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5.7 Lieback above the backbone
The late Walter Hawkins on the FA of "The Backbone" in the early 2000s. Photo: Eric Gabel
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Potter Wonderland
Sep 19, 2021
“Upper ridges”  

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5.7 Lieback above the backbone
Upper ridges
The late Walter Hawkins on the FA of "The Backbone" in the early 2000s. Photo: Eric Gabel
Lonnie Kauk on top after soloing "The Backbone" (III 5.7). Photo: L. Kauk