Tricky lower crux w/ thin pro gets you to a good stance. From there, route eats up gear and leads to a rad, well-protected roof finish.

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Tricky lower crux w/ thin pro gets you to a good stance. From there, route eats up gear and leads to a rad, well-protected roof finish.

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a bit balancy with right foot smears near the bottom

Illusion Dweller - 1996

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Daniel Oren

Mar 29, 2022

“Tricky lower crux w/ thin pro gets you to a good stance. From there, route eats up gear and leads to a rad, well-protected roof finish.”

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a bit balancy with right foot smears near the bottom

Tricky lower crux w/ thin pro gets you to a good stance. From there, route eats up gear and leads to a rad, well-protected roof finish.

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Mill Valley, CA

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