Tyler Enna and Dane Casterson almost done with the first pitch.

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Tyler Enna and Dane Casterson almost done with the first pitch.

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Another view of this great piece of rock. Climbers are Dane Casterson and Tyler Enna.

Henry (12) following to the top of pitch 1.

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Jun 5, 2007

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