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The rock below the right anchor bolt has broken, and about 1" of the bolt's sleeve is visible. It is not very easy to see in the picture. I should have checked to make sure the picture was good before lowering off. 
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Ti-Fou leading route.
Leading Solar Flare.
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Graham Fillo
Oct 30, 2024
“The rock below the right anchor bolt has broken, and about 1" of the bolt's sleeve is visible. It is not very easy to see in the picture. I should have checked to make sure the picture was good before lowering off. ”  

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The rock below the right anchor bolt has broken, and about 1" of the bolt's sleeve is visible. It is not very easy to see in the picture. I should have checked to make sure the picture was good before lowering off. 
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