The approach looking from the initial sandy approach gully.

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The approach looking from the initial sandy approach gully.

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Looking up from the top of the 4th pitch. This shows the 3rd class scramble to the top. Its worth going to the top for the 360 views. take care to not kick down the loose rocks.

Looking down from the top of either pitch 2 or 3.

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G. Vesp

Nov 12, 2013

“The approach looking from the initial sandy approach gully.”

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Looking up from the top of the 4th pitch. This shows the 3rd class scramble to the top. Its worth going to the top for the 360 views. take care to not kick down the loose rocks.

The approach looking from the initial sandy approach gully.

Looking down from the top of either pitch 2 or 3.

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