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Lonnie Kauk walking the 'backbone' causeway on the Ellery Ridge (III 5.7). Photo: L. Kauk.
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Another pic of Walter Hawkins on the FA of "The Backbone" (III 5.7). Photo: Eric Gabel
Telephoto of the line of "The Backbone" (III 5.7) arête leading up the south wall of Lee Vining Canyon to the Dana Plateau
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Bruce Morris
Aug 25, 2016
“Lonnie Kauk walking the 'backbone' causeway on the Ellery Ridge (III 5.7). Photo: L. Kauk.”  

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Upper ridges
Jerry climbing the dihedral with the backbone in view
Line of the "Back Bone Arete" (5.7) behind and to the right (east) of the Dinosaur Crag.
Another pic of Walter Hawkins on the FA of "The Backbone" (III 5.7). Photo: Eric Gabel
Lonnie Kauk walking the 'backbone' causeway on the Ellery Ridge (III 5.7). Photo: L. Kauk.
Telephoto of the line of "The Backbone" (III 5.7) arête leading up the south wall of Lee Vining Canyon to the Dana Plateau
Upper stretch of "The Backbone" ridge (III, 5.7). The 5.7 crux move to get over the big block is also visible.
5.7 Lieback above the backbone
The late Walter Hawkins on the FA of "The Backbone" in the early 2000s. Photo: Eric Gabel
Lonnie Kauk on top after soloing "The Backbone" (III 5.7). Photo: L. Kauk
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