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Rob is in the middle of the second crux section. There is a 15-20ft horizontal traverse protected by tiny RPs. (<#3RP) This section has decent holds, but it is a little scary to lead/follow.
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Pressure Drop on a cold, sunny day. The traverse angles up and right about half way up the crack below the dark smoother rock.
Rob Kepley placing gear before the first crux. The first crux consists of a couple thin jams to a rest.
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Guy H.
May 6, 2007
“Rob is in the middle of the second crux section. There is a 15-20ft horizontal traverse protected by tiny RPs. (<#3RP) This section has decent holds, but it is a little scary to lead/follow.”  

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Starting the traverse. There's a decent rest here and just to the left. A hard move leads to a big opening in the crack.
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Pressure Drop on a cold, sunny day. The traverse angles up and right about half way up the crack below the dark smoother rock.
Rob is in the middle of the second crux section. There is a 15-20ft horizontal traverse protected by tiny RPs. (<#3RP) This section has decent holds, but it is a little scary to lead/follow.
Rob Kepley placing gear before the first crux. The first crux consists of a couple thin jams to a rest.
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