Joyce Palmese traverses the exposed slab on the classic South West Corner of Headstone.

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Joyce Palmese traverses the exposed slab on the classic South West Corner of Headstone.

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Awesome exposure for a 5.6.

From the base of headstone.

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Ivan LaBianca

Apr 13, 2016

“Joyce Palmese traverses the exposed slab on the classic South West Corner of Headstone.”

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Adam Stackhouse

Adam Stackhouse

Great shot! Apr 16, 2016

JSH	JSH This is fantastic picture, with the wide perspective and the color. Jun 16, 2016 Beta: 0 Flag

Fat Dad
Los Angeles, CA

Fat Dad Los Angeles, CA

Nice shot. Never seen this climb from this perspective. Aug 9, 2016

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Awesome exposure for a 5.6.