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Hannah Kepner on pitch 2
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The Early Winter Spires. North Early Winter is on the left. The Boving-Pollack Route heads up slightly left of center to the tree-covered ledge, then continues up and left. (Photo thanks to Matt Farmer)
Looking south on the Northwest Corner route of North Early Winters Spire (taken from Liberty Bell summit). Note the large flake/crack that is the offwidth 4th pitch.
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Oct 12, 2014
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Hannah Kepner on pitch 2
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