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Journey through Mirkwood, taken during the actual 1st ascent.

Journey through Mirkwood, taken during the actual ...

Comeback Crack, zoom in and notice old-style protection, particularly "stacked" stoppers and homemade harness with webbing as well as those wonderful "RD's.

Comeback Crack, zoom in and notice old-style prote...

John Pearson on an early attempt (1976) of the Oh Mama Mama roof, sorry for the deteriorated film!

John Pearson on an early attempt (1976) of the Oh ...

Twin Owls

Twin Owls

John Pearson dynamically retreating from Oh Mama Mama roof (1976)

John Pearson dynamically retreating from Oh Mama M...

Tom Pulaski (standing left) Jack Panek (standing right) and John Pearson (limbo) at picnic before 1st ascent of Journey through Mirkwood

Tom Pulaski (standing left) Jack Panek (standing r...

Heather on Left Handed Mantel (1976)

Heather on Left Handed Mantel (1976)

1st granite lead (East Slab) 1972

1st granite lead (East Slab) 1972

Hero shot (1972) on 5.6! (notice Royal Robbins)

Hero shot (1972) on 5.6! (notice Royal Robbins)

Sun Deck, Taylor Canyon

Sun Deck, Taylor Canyon

Pre-Mirkwood picnic w/various people including me, John Rosholt and Scotty Gilbert

Pre-Mirkwood picnic w/various people including me,...

Bouldering at right side of Sun Deck

Bouldering at right side of Sun Deck

Pepsodent

Pepsodent

Top of Wetterhorn w/(L to R)me, the late Pat O'Gorman, Shannon, Charlie Pitts, Jon Ake, Gary Koscis(sp?) (Photo by Chuck Tolton) 1972

Top of Wetterhorn w/(L to R)me, the late Pat O'Gor...