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All Locations > Utah > Southeast Utah > Valley of the Gods > Mexican Hat > Bandito Route (C1)
Meriah Meloche belaying. Brit Hyland waiting for the rock to start moving. March 2003.
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The middle of Bill and Steve's speed ascent.
Andrea Gordon at the base of the climb. Photo by Todd Gordon
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Joseph Proulx
Nov 17, 2004
“Meriah Meloche belaying. Brit Hyland waiting for the rock to start moving. March 2003.”  

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