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Congo line of ~7 people heading up Contagion. Photo taken from the base 3/11/2023
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Route and descent overview (approximate!)
Contagion - Cleod 9 Trail to Secret Menu Trail
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Gabe Lewis
Mar 13, 2023
“Congo line of ~7 people heading up Contagion. Photo taken from the base 3/11/2023”  

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Route and descent overview (approximate!)
Congo line of ~7 people heading up Contagion. Photo taken from the base 3/11/2023
Contagion - Cleod 9 Trail to Secret Menu Trail
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