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Climber at the start of the crack on the second pitch. As of November 2025 the bolt does not have a hanger. Climbers are now doing a lower traverse (hands on the ledge). The new traverse is easily protected with gear and easier than the original line.
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Doug Foust nearing the end of pitch two in the solid white handjam/flake.
A look down from the Chockstone perch to the seconder on pitch 1.
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Sarah Meiser
Nov 16, 2024
“Climber at the start of the crack on the second pitch. As of November 2025 the bolt does not have a hanger. Climbers are now doing a lower traverse (hands on the ledge). The new traverse is easily protected with gear and easier than the original line.”  

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