Joe Herbst on pitch 13, first ascent of the Rainbow Wall.

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Joe Herbst on pitch 13, first ascent of the Rainbow Wall.

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A deer got caught up in the fixed lines on the approach slabs. When we were Batmaning up, this carcass was supporting our weight. If the bones had snapped, we would have shockloaded the anchor...

Luke in the goods on pitch 12.

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Mar 6, 2004

“Joe Herbst on pitch 13, first ascent of the Rainbow Wall.”

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CAREFUL WITH FIXED LINES. This rope was sawed through and only hanging on by a piece of sheath. It held for multiple ppl that day, but it just took a quick hard pull to break it. The easiest way up w/out the rope is to the left of the water streak/groove.

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This was a bit longer than it looked from below, but a fun way to do it if you've got enough slings.

The third pitch. 5.11b

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