FA Mescalito 1973: Charlie Porter leading the Molar Traverse above. Hugh's shadow on the wall.

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FA Mescalito 1973: Charlie Porter leading the Molar Traverse above. Hugh's shadow on the wall.

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FA Mescalito 1973; Steve Sutton back at the Bismark.

FA Mescalito 1973, Charlie Porter leading off the top of the Bismark.

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