Nearing the end of the headwall, with Long ledge visible in the upper right. <br> Photo by Tom Evans

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Nearing the end of the headwall, with Long ledge visible in the upper right.<br>
Photo by Tom Evans

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Scott Bennett

Jan 7, 2009

“Nearing the end of the headwall, with Long ledge visible in the upper right.
Photo by Tom Evans”

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