Shune's as viewed from behind Zions autumn leaves

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Shune's as viewed from behind Zions autumn leaves

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Matt cleaning up the crux pitch on Shune's Buttress.

First pitch of Shune's Buttress, original start (5.11c).

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Shune's as viewed from behind Zions autumn leaves

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The first pitch is hard, but not as hard as the finger crack roof.

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