Steve belaying me as I lead the final ~100ft to the summit

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Steve belaying me as I lead the final ~100ft to the summit

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Climbing partner at the false (and stunning) summit!

solid crystal formations high on the ridge.

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Emily Cheng

Aug 30, 2017

“Steve belaying me as I lead the final ~100ft to the summit”

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Climbing partner at the false (and stunning) summit!

Steve belaying me as I lead the final ~100ft to the summit

solid crystal formations high on the ridge.

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Right after the crystal quartz section of the climb

Quartz dike in Cretaceous Mono Creek granite on the North Arete, Crystal Crag

The route follows the left of the tree in the foreground and then along the ridge to the summit.