First pitch

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First pitch

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Middle of the approach trail goes through this boulder field. Might not look obvious from this angle but the trail was quite obvious. If you pass a mangled, rusted pile of metal on your left then you are going the correct way.

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Pavla Breska

Aug 29, 2019

“First pitch”

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3rd pitch

First pitch

Middle of the approach trail goes through this boulder field. Might not look obvious from this angle but the trail was quite obvious. If you pass a mangled, rusted pile of metal on your left then you are going the correct way.

Awesome position on Pitch 2.

Looking down P2

Bottom of the rappel at the base of Star Chek

Just a bunch of stupid goofs

CN Railroad trestle downstream from Star Chek.

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Looking at p1 in high water. Best not slip into the stream!

Rap anchor at top of route. Alternatively, hike to base.

a funtastic exposure route!

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Henry following on pitch 1

Looking out from pitch one

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