Nick and Sven prepping in the Notch for the spire ascent, pre-tyrolian.

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Nick and Sven prepping in the Notch for the spire ascent, pre-tyrolian.

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First corner on p10. View of the awesome triangle belay.

Best bivy ledge I've ever been to atop p8

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Nov 2, 2022

“Nick and Sven prepping in the Notch for the spire ascent, pre-tyrolian.”

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