Brian Mead belaying Jeff Russell on the North Ridge of Montezuma Tower. <br> <br> Photo: Dan Russell.

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Brian Mead belaying Jeff Russell on the North Ridge of Montezuma Tower.
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Climbers after us on the pitch 2 belay.

North Ridge, Montezuma's Tower.

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Dan Russell

Jan 6, 2002

“Brian Mead belaying Jeff Russell on the North Ridge of Montezuma Tower.

Photo: Dan Russell.”

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