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Approximate West Face route from space! Arrow points to the detached tower.
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The Obelisk at sunset July 2, 2023.
Crux the way we climbed. Todd pulls the key "Dongle" hold!
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Limpingcrab DJ
Nov 28, 2012
“Approximate West Face route from space! Arrow points to the detached tower.”  

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View of The Obelisk from the meadow on the approach.
The Obelisk at sunset July 2, 2023.
Approximate West Face route from space! Arrow points to the detached tower.
Crux the way we climbed. Todd pulls the key "Dongle" hold!
Looking down from the top of our first pitch. I think we were supposed to exit right before here.
Alpine conditions at the Obelisk July 2023
Thrilling free hanging rappel
1st rap station. We removed the two slings that had turned white and left a replacement. Make sure to bring extra webbing just in case.
Photo of Ethan from the summit at sunset, looking out to the West.
Somewhere towards to top. I love that rock!
West face <br> Stephanie cruisin' the first couple pitches before the overhangs
The start of the West Face
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