Same climber, reaching the High E ledge.

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Same climber, reaching the High E ledge.

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The beautiful Directissima arete. Photo taken by Denis O'Connor

Unknown climber on Directissima. Taken from one of the bolted rap stations. July 25, 2012.

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Denis O'Connor

Apr 6, 2006

“Same climber, reaching the High E ledge.”

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The beautiful Directissima arete. Photo taken by Denis O'Connor

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