1975...about to start my first wall. Is that tree still there?

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1975...about to start my first wall. Is that tree still there?

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fully enjoying the Tower of Power (pitch 7)

Amazing sunset at the top - El Cap in the background

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David Stephenson

May 28, 2017

“1975...about to start my first wall. Is that tree still there?”

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