Rapping down the front side of Cryptic after a great climb!

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Rapping down the front side of Cryptic after a great climb!

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Scott on the summit of the Headstone with Ryan camp in the background.

Rappel anchors for getting down off Headstone (over Cryptic). Keep your feel or you will swing out over the north face.

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Scott Johnston

Mar 8, 2005

“Rapping down the front side of Cryptic after a great climb!”

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