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Ivan Couch drilling on the first ascent, pitch 1.
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Pulling the crux moves at the first bolt. Look carefully at the bottom of the photo and you'll see the famous little "Black Knob" used by Bud to drill on the FA. It's the one Troll is said to have a "30 second time release".
Post crux on P2. Photo by Bill Dabbert
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Bob Gaines
Jan 12, 2010
“Ivan Couch drilling on the first ascent, pitch 1.”  

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Pulling the crux moves at the first bolt. Look carefully at the bottom of the photo and you'll see the famous little "Black Knob" used by Bud to drill on the FA. It's the one Troll is said to have a "30 second time release".
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