Keith Leaman wearing epoxied Cortinas on "Roman Nose" 5.9+ 1966. This quality formation contained several excellent routes, made inaccessible by the 1971 dam. FA Lee Harrell early '60s.

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Keith Leaman wearing epoxied Cortinas on "Roman Nose" 5.9+ 1966. This quality formation contained several excellent routes, made inaccessible by the 1971 dam. FA Lee Harrell early '60s.

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Bernasconi Road park entrance looking West and gate that locks when park closes. Also the "free" parking area with the long walk (1 mile).

Paul Gleason in Kronhofers attempting the FFA of "Roman Nose" 5.10+R in 1969. FA using aid - Lee Harrell. The formation is now off limits. I was able to free climb past the two bolts, but John Long (I think) got the FFA ca 1970.

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“Keith Leaman wearing epoxied Cortinas on "Roman Nose" 5.9+ 1966. This quality formation contained several excellent routes, made inaccessible by the 1971 dam. FA Lee Harrell early '60s.”

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Keith Leaman wearing epoxied Cortinas on "Roman Nose" 5.9+ 1966. This quality formation contained several excellent routes, made inaccessible by the 1971 dam. FA Lee Harrell early '60s.

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