here are two shots of the chimney downclimb / rappel area on the backside of second tower

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here are two shots of the chimney downclimb / rappel area on the backside of second tower

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Party just before the rappel, North Ridge of Conness.

North Ridge of Mt. Conness

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here are two shots of the chimney downclimb / rappel area on the backside of second tower

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With Dan at Sierra cruising altitude!

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Approaching the rappel.

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Looking down the lower portion.

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