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View of Little Yosemite Valley and the Apron from the lower end of the route, upper traverse was totally covered in pine needles
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Barry on pitch one.
Soloing on Royal Arches on a linkup with Crest Jewel Direct. This is a pitch or two above the traverse, I believe.
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Dr. Ake
Jun 16, 2018
“View of Little Yosemite Valley and the Apron from the lower end of the route, upper traverse was totally covered in pine needles”  

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View of Little Yosemite Valley and the Apron from the lower end of the route, upper traverse was totally covered in pine needles
Soloing on Royal Arches on a linkup with Crest Jewel Direct. This is a pitch or two above the traverse, I believe.
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