Greg helpfully demonstrates the short-person beta for the opening moves on pitch 2 of West Crack.

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Greg helpfully demonstrates the short-person beta for the opening moves on pitch 2 of West Crack.

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West Crack is the obvious crack with the first 2 pitches visible. Belay station for pitch 2 is just below the mini roof

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Chris Bersbach

Jul 11, 2014

“Greg helpfully demonstrates the short-person beta for the opening moves on pitch 2 of West Crack.”

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Greg helpfully demonstrates the short-person beta for the opening moves on pitch 2 of West Crack.

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