Two guys free soloing Matthes Crest South to North.

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Two guys free soloing Matthes Crest South to North.

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Panoramic, looking south. September 23, 2009.

Climbers on Matthess Crest<br>

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Panoramic, looking south. September 23, 2009.

Two guys free soloing Matthes Crest South to North.

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