Nearing the summit of Bishop Peak.

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Nearing the summit of Bishop Peak.

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little gem on the northwest flank of bishops, awesome fist to hand overhanging roof crack. FA Ken Klis & Josh Moore V4

SLO area from the summit of Bishop Peak.

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Benjamin Chapman

Sep 14, 2015

“Nearing the summit of Bishop Peak.”

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little gem on the northwest flank of bishops, awesome fist to hand overhanging roof crack. FA Ken Klis & Josh Moore V4

Nearing the summit of Bishop Peak.

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Description that goes with Two Hour Tecate Challenge topo. For more info. http://centralcoastclimbing.com/toposeguides.html

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Source: http://centralcoastclimbing.com/

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