The crux of the route, IMO.

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The crux of the route, IMO.

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Jason leading the second pitch of North Ridge.

Working up the climb's second pitch.

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Gabe Anderson

May 19, 2004

“The crux of the route, IMO.”

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Erik Marr rapping off the tower.

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Jason leading the second pitch of North Ridge.

The crux of the route, IMO.

Working up the climb's second pitch.

Me standing at the first belay, looking down!

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Montezuma's Tower.

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Ryan Derrick leading up the ridge on Christmas Day.<br>
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Sitting on narrow summit on Thanksgiving weekend.

Jon Cannon on the exposed North Ridge (5.7) of Montezuma's Tower.

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Kevin Jenkins rapping Montezuma.

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Jason high on the first pitch.

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