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The 5.9(?) variation off the P3 belay (P2 per Supertopo). The main route goes slightly right up the "trough", then up the flake system.
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Michelle on the 5.10 dihedral variation on P6 (P5 on Supertopo). The variation climbs the front of the tower, while the main route goes up a right-trending off-width behind the tower. photo by Jascha
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fossana
Jul 25, 2010
“The 5.9(?) variation off the P3 belay (P2 per Supertopo). The main route goes slightly right up the "trough", then up the flake system.”  

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