Drew entering the crux on p4

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Drew entering the crux on p4

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Keeping the gravity high

Cameron Jamieson on the final problem

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matt hoffman

Sep 9, 2024

“Drew entering the crux on p4”

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Route Overlay Third Pillar of Dana Regular Route and High Gravity.

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Nick on p6 above a bomber 000

Keeping the gravity high

Drew entering the crux on p4

Cameron Jamieson on the final problem

Rappelling the route with an 80 (its honestly not faster but at least you get to hang the draws for the pink point ;)

The final two pitches climb the beautiful lefthand skyline of the Third Pillar of Mount Dana off the gigantic talus-covered ledge.

Begin directly below the righthand side of the Texas Block. Climb the low angle seam with good feet on the face or the steep chimney to handcrack.

Matt leading P5 on the FA

The 5.8 perfect hands flakes on P2.

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I found this pitch has the hardest gear placement in the flared crack. Offset in the range between 0.2-0.5 would have made this pitch a bit more enjoyable. P4-6 is pretty straightforward in terms of placements.

Matt climbing the P4 headwall splitter.

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