On the Eastern Reef 800' + climbs of all grades ... Over 200 climbs Photo Steve Rydalch on FA of Curiosity killed the Cat

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On the Eastern Reef 800' + climbs of all grades ... Over 200 climbs Photo Steve Rydalch on FA of Curiosity killed the Cat

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Rap anchor on a 'popular' Swell route

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Paul Ross

Mar 9, 2016

“On the Eastern Reef 800' + climbs of all grades ... Over 200 climbs Photo Steve Rydalch on FA of Curiosity killed the Cat”

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