Dave Sessions belaying pitch 7. (4th Ascent, May 1983) Above Alan Nelson's homemade haulbag and wearing tennis shoes.

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Dave Sessions belaying pitch 7. (4th Ascent, May 1983) Above Alan Nelson's homemade haulbag and wearing tennis shoes.

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Leading the roof

Looking down the 80' offwidth on P8.

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Dave Sessions

May 24, 2020

“Dave Sessions belaying pitch 7. (4th Ascent, May 1983) Above Alan Nelson's homemade haulbag and wearing tennis shoes.”

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Sandy, UT

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