Hiking into the spires, on a gloomy day after the storm

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Hiking into the spires, on a gloomy day after the storm

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Me on an unknown bolted climb on a blocky peak at the end of the trail between picket fence and cathedral spires. Great view from the top. ?5.10 or so, crux in middle.

The 2-3 gulley from the top of Khayyam spire. Climbers getting ready to do Spire 3.

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May 23, 2016

“Hiking into the spires, on a gloomy day after the storm”

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