jumping to the rappel anchors

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jumping to the rappel anchors

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Chris Owen at the withering traverse, photo by Fred Batliner

Me walking the plank, once again.... who took this pic??

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Tyler Williams

Mar 23, 2011

“jumping to the rappel anchors”

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Daniel Evans
Phoenix, AZ

Daniel Evans Phoenix, AZ

Just FYI, this jump is completely unnecessary. The downclimb and step across is extremely easy and secure. Just don't want anyone to be scared off from this picture. Jan 10, 2018

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jumping to the rappel anchors

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Graham breathing easy now that the traverse is <br>
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Jessica Perrin pulling the face moves in 1981 or so.

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Tony Bubb finishes up on 'Sidewinder' (5.10b, S). Photo by John Dubrawski, 12/03.<br>
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My Partner, John was discussing something at the base with a passerby as I hang on for deal life. When John reached the top he told me that discussion:<br>
Stranger: "Your friend is up there in the sun in this heat?"<br>
JD: "Yeah"<br>
Stranger: "That's something you don't see everyday. No shirt huh? (chuckle)"<br>
JD: "No... ?"<br>
Str: "He's going to grease up his traverse. Where's his chalk bag?"<br>
JD: "He doesn't carry one."<br>
Str: (laughing again) "Well, that climb is not for everyday use." (walks away)<br>
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It was an obtuse comment, but let's just say I got the point.

Tony Bubb looking for gear and holds on 'Sidewinder' (5.10, S). Photo by John Dubrawski, 1/03.

"Sidewinder".<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

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Chris Owen at the withering traverse, photo by Fred Batliner