Nothing but air! Austin starting down on rappel.

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Nothing but air! Austin starting down on rappel.

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Austin getting psyched to start the amazing and airy rappel off of The Maiden!

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Eric Klammer

Apr 14, 2013

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Austin getting psyched to start the amazing and airy rappel off of The Maiden!

Nothing but air! Austin starting down on rappel.

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