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The major routes on the east side of Elephant Rock.<br> <br> Note: I mistakenly typed "3rd class to west side of rock" but the traverse from Crack of Doom is actually 4th class or maybe easy 5th. Definitely stay roped up.
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Me on the third pitch of Hotline. Arguably the best hand splitter in the valley. One of those high pitches on Sons is a contender, and so is the beginning of Stove Legs on the Nose.
[[107808764]] and [[107763401]] as seen from the approach.
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Bryan G
Oct 13, 2014
“The major routes on the east side of Elephant Rock.

Note: I mistakenly typed "3rd class to west side of rock" but the traverse from Crack of Doom is actually 4th class or maybe easy 5th. Definitely stay roped up.”  

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Me on the third pitch of Hotline. Arguably the best hand splitter in the valley. One of those high pitches on Sons is a contender, and so is the beginning of Stove Legs on the Nose.
The major routes on the east side of Elephant Rock.<br> <br> Note: I mistakenly typed "3rd class to west side of rock" but the traverse from Crack of Doom is actually 4th class or maybe easy 5th. Definitely stay roped up.
[[107808764]] and [[107763401]] as seen from the approach.
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