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John after a whipper when his pro pulled out. Additional gear is not a bad idea.
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The rope in the picture displays where to set up a top rope.
This route is a bit hard to toprope but I think I could have done a better job! Look out for that swing Brad!
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Brad Allender
Aug 11, 2005
“John after a whipper when his pro pulled out. Additional gear is not a bad idea.”  

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The rope in the picture displays where to set up a top rope.
John after a whipper when his pro pulled out. Additional gear is not a bad idea.
This route is a bit hard to toprope but I think I could have done a better job! Look out for that swing Brad!
Brad about 1/2 way up. The final crux section is up above after the little alcove.
Brad about 15' up Diagonal Crack above initial crux.