Matt on the wet season waterfall bypass after crossing over the chockstone

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Matt on the wet season waterfall bypass after crossing over the chockstone

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another overview of the route

Looking up at the notch where we gained the ridge. A little exposed climbing but rock was mostly solid and easy.

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Jul 14, 2015

“Matt on the wet season waterfall bypass after crossing over the chockstone”

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