The wall containing Vanishing Flakes suffered severe damage from mud and debris flows. All of the patina has been removed up beyond the piton. The namesake flakes are all gone. The rock is soft and sandy, rendering the climbing very challenging.

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The wall containing Vanishing Flakes suffered severe damage from mud and debris flows. All of the patina has been removed up beyond the piton. The namesake flakes are all gone. The rock is soft and sandy, rendering the climbing very challenging.

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Joe working up to the pin on Vanishing Flakes

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Matthew Fienup

May 25, 2018

“The wall containing Vanishing Flakes suffered severe damage from mud and debris flows. All of the patina has been removed up beyond the piton. The namesake flakes are all gone. The rock is soft and sandy, rendering the climbing very challenging.”

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