Climbers on Sour Mash, I believe. Photo taken Oct 14, 2009.

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Climbers on Sour Mash, I believe. Photo taken Oct 14, 2009.

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Waste Bag Dispenser on the BVC trail 1-9-12 thanks to the American Alpine Club and the Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council. Please dispose of your waste properly!

All the routes on Black Velvet Canyon. Part of the Mont Blanc Lines poster series.

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Oct 17, 2009

“Climbers on Sour Mash, I believe. Photo taken Oct 14, 2009.”

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