Beta sketch by Danny Gilbert of the gear placements we had on our speed record.

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Beta sketch by Danny Gilbert of the gear placements we had on our speed record.

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Looking down from the "small, exposed belay ledge" before the crux bolt ladder pitch.

Brooke climbing the third pitch dihedral in excellent form.

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Danny Gilbert

Aug 3, 2018

“Beta sketch by Danny Gilbert of the gear placements we had on our speed record.”

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Looking down from the "small, exposed belay ledge" before the crux bolt ladder pitch.

Beta sketch by Danny Gilbert of the gear placements we had on our speed record.

Brooke climbing the third pitch dihedral in excellent form.

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George Lowe sending the run-out last pitch of Yellow Spur at 75 years old. So inspiring!

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Mark Sargent pulling the roof pitch 1, Yellow Spur.

The fantastic final pitch.

Wilson belaying me up at the golden hour.

Fifth pitch.

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Wild position at the summit of Yellow Spur!

The summit!

Above the pins and bolts.

Best summit In Eldo.

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Dave leading the traverse.

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3rd pitch beauty

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