Cyndi Chebator on the lead. Photo Credit Joe Comeau

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Cyndi Chebator on the lead. Photo Credit Joe Comeau

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Rapping off Headstone Rock in 1979 after doing the route.

Super Larry leading the first climb of the day. The wind was howling so much it almost blew him off... Ah, J-Tree in February...

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Cyndi Chebator on the lead. Photo Credit Joe Comeau

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Liza Butler, of Sausalito, positively gripped on the sharp end of the Headstone.

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Dalon leading the SW corner; although certianly not mandatory; a red cam fits into the small crack perfectly to protect the bulge move!

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Brenda with an undercling near the start of the climb.

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Malynda high steps near the 3rd bolt.

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Christa Cline making the step onto the arete.

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Climbing the SW Corner on a classic JT windy day.

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Liza Butler, of Sausalito, nears the top-out on the SW Corner.

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Scooter having a great time on the SW Corner. I looked at this photo again and thought, if you are higher than the sun, how could life be better?

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Unknown climber on the SW Corner, seen from Cryptic.

Uknown climbers on SW Corner of Headstone Rock. 11-22-09 at 10am

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