Knife Edge at night - looking up from the W.

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Knife Edge at night - looking up from the W.

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Unknown party above the W on 3/21/20.

Richard and Craig traversing left (north) around the first section of the "W"

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“Knife Edge at night - looking up from the W.”

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The lower section of the 5th class

Unknown party above the W on 3/21/20.

Knife Edge at night - looking up from the W.

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From the top of the upper 5th class.

Randy climbing the 5th class.

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Such a cool feature to have in our backyard.

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