Rich Henke on the summit plateau in winter. 1994 photo.

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Rich Henke on the summit plateau in winter. 1994 photo.

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Bivi above the 1st Tower in winter. Rich Henke photo 1994.

looking over to the N Ridge, home of Bastille Buttress

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Bivi above the 1st Tower in winter. Rich Henke photo 1994.

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