Marty Roberts a few moves up from his belayer, Rick Graham. Note the climber to the left at the top of the first pitch of Etude.

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Marty Roberts a few moves up from his belayer, Rick Graham. Note the climber to the left at the top of the first pitch of Etude.

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Finishing off a solo lap on Flower.

Using the optional belay at the tree.

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Tony Condon

May 20, 2006

“Marty Roberts a few moves up from his belayer, Rick Graham. Note the climber to the left at the top of the first pitch of Etude.”

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Finishing off a solo lap on Flower.

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Using the optional belay at the tree.

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