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Pitch 2.
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I started the route on the left dihedral in the picture (5.5). From the saddle atop the awful gully, go as far left as safely possible on the grassy ledge, & look for this feature.
The upper pitch of NW Rib.
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Amy G
Nov 27, 2021
“Pitch 2.”  

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I started the route on the left dihedral in the picture (5.5). From the saddle atop the awful gully, go as far left as safely possible on the grassy ledge, & look for this feature.
Pitch 2.
The upper pitch of NW Rib.
Amazing belay just before the summit!
Finishing up on the sweetness of the final pitches.
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