Updated topo for P7-P10, with permission from Erik Sloan

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Euan and Keith on the belay ledge for the last pitch.

Overlay of Regular NW Face on High Resolution Photo

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doug hartman

Aug 27, 2023

“Updated topo for P7-P10, with permission from Erik Sloan”

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How I choose to remember Half Dome

Overlay of Regular NW Face on High Resolution Photo

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