Route Overlay for North Ridge of Conness.

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Route Overlay for North Ridge of Conness.

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Posing with the awe-inspiring ridge traverse of Conness' North Ridge behind.

Dan considers all that lies before him.<br>
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July 2012<br>
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Route Overlay for North Ridge of Conness.

Dan considers all that lies before him.<br>
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