Mitch Musci leading the first pitch of The Maiden Voyage. <br> <br> Photo by Evan Horst.

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Mitch Musci leading the first pitch of The Maiden Voyage.<br>
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Photo by Evan Horst.

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5.8 double cracks.

Above the alleged crux overhang. For me, the overhang was easy--straightforward stemming. The move above, where the crack was too thin for my fingers, was much harder.<br>
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Mitch Musci

May 6, 2004

“Mitch Musci leading the first pitch of The Maiden Voyage.

Photo by Evan Horst.”

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5.8 double cracks.

Mitch Musci leading the first pitch of The Maiden Voyage.<br>
<br>
Photo by Evan Horst.

Above the alleged crux overhang. For me, the overhang was easy--straightforward stemming. The move above, where the crack was too thin for my fingers, was much harder.<br>
<br>
Photo by Luke Clarke.

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Laramie, WY

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