We started climbing at 230am. The sun caught up with us 4 pitches in, and it was magical.

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We started climbing at 230am. The sun caught up with us 4 pitches in, and it was magical.

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Ed Smith on the final pitch of the Petit.

Mark Neagle on the summit pitch of the Petit Grepon (07/15/2007).

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Jacqueline Niles

Aug 6, 2016

“We started climbing at 230am. The sun caught up with us 4 pitches in, and it was magical. ”

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Ed Smith on the final pitch of the Petit.

We started climbing at 230am. The sun caught up with us 4 pitches in, and it was magical.

Mark Neagle on the summit pitch of the Petit Grepon (07/15/2007).

NICE.

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Mike Morley enjoying the route.

Christa Cline on the summit with The Saber in the background.

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Kirs leading the second or third pitch....

Christa Cline approaching the big ledge at the top of the crux pitch.

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Darrin Livingston finishing the Summit Pitch of the Petit Grepon's South Face. Photo by Tony Bubb

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From notch between Saber and PG, looking at the easy walk to the notch between Saber and Sharkstooth. The Gash is just beyond there.

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Looking down from the top of the first, 250' pitch.

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Bob Horan heading up the Petit Grepon.

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Mike? cruising the last pitch.

Joe Chorny leaving the Pizza Pan Belay.

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Josh Janes approaching the sunlit summit pitch

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One of the most exciting (several) pitches of rock. Taken partway up pitch 7. Great holds, great rock, and amazing exposure. If this doesn't put a slap-happy grin on your face, I dunno what will.

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Red Dogg wondering what took us so long, he was free soloing and waiting on the summit.

Dan Dalton at the P6 belay.

The sixth (and final) rap anchor.

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