Nate A on the final arete after 20 minutes of grauppel.

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Nate A on the final arete after 20 minutes of grauppel.

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Approaching the base of the route.

Nate A. starting the lead of pitch 3.

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JPVallone

Jul 27, 2005

“Nate A on the final arete after 20 minutes of grauppel.”

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Estes Park, CO

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