Passing on the retro-bolted "anchors" in favor of trad anchors at a more logical point on the route--just before the Dappled Mare crossover.

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Passing on the retro-bolted "anchors" in favor of trad anchors at a more logical point on the route--just before the Dappled Mare crossover.

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J about to top out

Pitch 2.

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Ted Smith

Jan 6, 2016

“Passing on the retro-bolted "anchors" in favor of trad anchors at a more logical point on the route--just before the Dappled Mare crossover.”

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J about to top out

Passing on the retro-bolted "anchors" in favor of trad anchors at a more logical point on the route--just before the Dappled Mare crossover.

Pitch 2.

Jascha following P1

the first finger crack off The Ledge (from the base look for the prominent varnished spots)

some boulder hopping on the approach

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another party at the bolted belay

Hanging out in 20-30 mph Winds ... brrrr!

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looking down to the bolted belay

Heading up the steep crack section to the gear belay just below the Dappled Mare crossover--ignoring the tempting but inadvisable retro-anchor at the midpoint of the pitch.

easier terrain

Great exposure and view! (Start of Pitch 2)

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Photo by Blitzo.