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nearing the top as the slabs start to roll off. steeper than it looks.

garden at the start of P8

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Sep 4, 2013

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approach slabs at dawn

apocalyptic skies from the Rim Fire

My Favorite Things topo

1200 ft of slab walk on top is not to be taken very lightly. Be safe up there. We stayed out of/above the smoke. (Photo credit: CEH)

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nearing the top as the slabs start to roll off. steeper than it looks.

the start

garden at the start of P8

Adam pleased with the crux pitch

[[106010429]] exploring the start of the 'garden' pitch.

Looking up at the start of the route. Note the two green bushes and the crack fifteen feet to the right. The anchor is half way between the right bush and the crack.

Looking down at the ledge at the start of the route.

Me on the crux pitch of My Favorite Things.<br>
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Photo credit: Jonathan C.

stellar view of Half Dome with the fire

only 1200' of slab left

Adam starting up P12

the arching flake crux pitch (left most one that's fully visible)

Adam at the top of P3