First ascent of first pitch of Dr. Rubo's, L. Coats leading

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First ascent of first pitch of Dr. Rubo's, L. Coats leading

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Tim Coats following the 3rd pitch traverse on the first ascent of Dr. Rubo's Wild Ride

Where the route is. Approach on the left side.

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First ascent of first pitch of Dr. Rubo's, L. Coats leading

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Austin busting out a pitch 1 and 2 link up.

Starting up the last pitch of Dr Rubo's. Photo by Marcy M.

Coming up to the first belay stance.

Right after the traverse on pitch 3. Some really good no-hands foot matches on this part :)

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Braxton climbing P1, fortunately we had a full moon, unfortunately no #2 camalots

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richard finishing up the 3rd pitch traverse as seen from the summit of the spire

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Eric Peterson leading P1

Tent

Andrew starting up the final pitch which wraps around left

Belay bolts on the top of the second pitch. Kind of a weird positioning for the belayer.

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Just after the lil boulder problem on the final pitch

above the crux on p2

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Looking down at the second pitch belay stance, pretty comfy.

current status of homeless encampment

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