Dave and Larry had a great day on the Washbowl and King Cliffs. They did the two pitch "Partition" (a classic 5.8 corner), and then a three pitch 5.7 called "Prince." (As always just click on the images to enlarge the photographs.)
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Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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