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My partner kicked this rock off while rapping. I was caught at the anchor and could only duck down. It broke in half over my shoulder and helmet. Be careful, still some loose stuff up there.
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Richard leading the free variation of the Zipper, circa 1986.
Topping out on the 3rd pitch.
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phil wortmann
Feb 27, 2009
“My partner kicked this rock off while rapping. I was caught at the anchor and could only duck down. It broke in half over my shoulder and helmet. Be careful, still some loose stuff up there.”  

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Bob Robertson seconding The Zipper in 1984. <br> <br> Photo: Mark Rolofson.
Scott starting up the Zipper, circa 1986.
Richard leading the free variation of the Zipper, circa 1986.
My partner kicked this rock off while rapping. I was caught at the anchor and could only duck down. It broke in half over my shoulder and helmet. Be careful, still some loose stuff up there.
Topping out on the 3rd pitch.
My kid painted the route for us. Pitch 2 and 3 shown here. We did not mark the pro as we cannot recall which pins sucked and which ones could maybe hold.
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