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The tree provides motivation in more ways than one. It assists in hanging the draws, and the threat of punji sticking yourself on it keeps you from falling at the crux.
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Mike moving into the upper crux.
PB takes its toll.
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Roy Leggett
Jul 14, 2010
“The tree provides motivation in more ways than one. It assists in hanging the draws, and the threat of punji sticking yourself on it keeps you from falling at the crux. ”  

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Mike moving into the upper crux.
The tree provides motivation in more ways than one. It assists in hanging the draws, and the threat of punji sticking yourself on it keeps you from falling at the crux.
PB takes its toll.
Not sure about a crux up high, but this is definitely the stopper move for me. Big throw with smeary feet....<br> <br> We put our packs on top of the tree to help prevent any, errr, impalement?
Paul moving from the jugs onto the steep face.
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