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Good weather, at least for a while, as we start the climb in July 1977
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Not a great photo, but the knobs are clearly evident. One of the headwall pitches.
45 Minutes of clear weather on the summit! Unforgettable. 2005
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Peter Cole
Jul 6, 2018
“Good weather, at least for a while, as we start the climb in July 1977”  

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