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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Doing the lower-out on the second to last pitch with a 60 meter rope. Photo by Chris Farrah.

FA Mescalito 1973; Near the middle of the route. The water streak to the arch to the ledge to the Bismark. Hugh or Charlie in the photo.

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