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This 'worm hole' seems to be the key to the best descent. Good to scramble up the north ridge first to familiarize. <br> <br> Photo: Bryce Thatcher
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The 3rd pitch chimney. Short but fun.<br> <br> note the big railed pockets on the right wall, they make the chimney feel really secure.
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Feb 20, 2021
“This 'worm hole' seems to be the key to the best descent. Good to scramble up the north ridge first to familiarize.

Photo: Bryce Thatcher”  

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Sometimes we like climbing on Mars
This 'worm hole' seems to be the key to the best descent. Good to scramble up the north ridge first to familiarize. <br> <br> Photo: Bryce Thatcher
The 3rd pitch chimney. Short but fun.<br> <br> note the big railed pockets on the right wall, they make the chimney feel really secure.
Dede following the route, enjoying the great sandstone edges.
Heading out of the pod at the beginning of the second pitch.<br> <br> Photo Courtesy of Whitney Cammack
Melissa Aldape 1/2 way up Pygmy Alien. Photo enhanced slightly to show how rock texture changes as you climb this classic.
Climbing Pygmy Alien. Jimmy the Greek can be seen just to the left.
Chris Parks follows 'Pygmy Alien, on a sunny, but sub-freezing day in Snow Canyon. Note the gloves! Photo by Tony Bubb, 1/04.
10-year old Ethan on P1 of Pygmy Alien, Oct 22, 2005. "Gee Dad, this sure is high!"
Gwen Blanchard following P1 of Pygmy Alien Oct 22, 2005
3/4 up Pygmy Alien on Oct. 22, 2005
You do not need 2 ropes to get off P1 - pictured is our 70m rope (left side on the route through draws) and with rope stretch and 10-15ft of downclimbing low angle slab you can TR and lower from P1 safely, but tie stopper knots obviously.
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