Updated topo with pitch linkups and rappel beta added - original taken from Bigwall.net. Ballnuts are totally optional.

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Updated topo with pitch linkups and rappel beta added - original taken from Bigwall.net. Ballnuts are totally optional.

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Johnny K leading the Mines of Mordor

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Richard Shore

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“Updated topo with pitch linkups and rappel beta added - original taken from Bigwall.net. Ballnuts are totally optional.”

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