Charles Goldman leading up the 3rd pitch.

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Charles Goldman leading up the 3rd pitch.

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Slabbing on the Spearhead.

Gary and John high up on the face trying to get back on route.

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“Charles Goldman leading up the 3rd pitch.”

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The middle portion of the route with the tip of the Barb flake seen on the left.

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SUMMIT!

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Jon at bivy - start of route in background.

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Zoe Burns low on the route.

Tippy top of zee ridge.

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Enjoying some of that alpine exposure near the summit.

More great rock.

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Looking down the route.

Lara Hansen breaking down the bivy beneath Spearhead.

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Topping out.

Paul mid-route.

Leaving the Barb flake belay, 2nd to last pitch.

Christian Narby midway up the route with Zoe Burns looking on from the last belay.

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Starting the crux pitch.

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