the second downclimb

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the second downclimb

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J on one of the slab moves just past the second rap

J bypassing the remaining snow on the ridge proper

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fossana

Jun 12, 2010

“the second downclimb”

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July 2012<br>
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J on one of the slab moves just past the second rap

the second downclimb

J bypassing the remaining snow on the ridge proper

Nearing the top of the N ridge of Conness

Enjoying the North Ridge of Conness

Deron on the first downclimb (opt rap)

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Unknown climber at the first short rap/downclimb from the Second Tower.

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Miguel & Deron on the start of the N Ridge

Looking up part of the North Ridge.

With Dan at Sierra cruising altitude!

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