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Approximate West Face route from space! Arrow points to the detached tower.
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View of The Obelisk from the meadow on the approach.
The Obelisk at sunset July 2, 2023.
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Limpingcrab DJ
Nov 28, 2012
“Approximate West Face route from space! Arrow points to the detached tower.”  

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