This photo topo was a joint effort between Dave Dillon of Chase the Summit and myself. A detailed route guide is here: https://northeastalpinestart.com/2019/01/10/route-guide-climbing-the-black-dike/

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This photo topo was a joint effort between Dave Dillon of Chase the Summit and myself. A detailed route guide is here: https://northeastalpinestart.com/2019/01/10/route-guide-climbing-the-black-dike/

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Mid February, 2012

Rob Garneau cruising the crux - March 2015

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Mid February, 2012

This photo topo was a joint effort between Dave Dillon of Chase the Summit and myself. A detailed route guide is here: https://northeastalpinestart.com/2019/01/10/route-guide-climbing-the-black-dike/

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Bradley White ready for pitch 3.

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