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Heading up the beautiful fifth pitch of Sidetrack after doing Betwixt'em.
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Topping out on P4. Great exposure and a comfortable ledge to belay from.
Pitch 1.
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Errett Allen
Sep 7, 2004
“Heading up the beautiful fifth pitch of Sidetrack after doing Betwixt'em.”  

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Pitch 1.
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Pitch 3.
The belay at the top of P2 (easily combined with P1 on a 60m) is the least roomy on the route, but comfy. Patrick is in high spirits after clearing the first roof.
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Chris contemplating the slab moves up the thin, left-facing seam.
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This beautiful hand crack leads to a wild finish, the roof visible in the upper right portion of the photo. This shot is a bit repetitive of an earlier post but look at that beautiful blue Camalot placement. A convenient shelf provides a rest and a chance to slot some bomber nuts for the action ahead. The upper crack is described as "thin" in one guide, but I was glad to find it hand-sized. I thought the hardest part of this pitch was between the cam and the shelf, contrary to the topo. This is a must-do, memorable pitch. Photo by Patrick Clarke.
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