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| From top: 1993 Petzl ascender with Ring Open slung through handle to which each traxion aider is clipped. I'm also girth hitched to the ascender via a Petzl Connect Adjust. Then I have a Croll ascender followed by a Trango Cinch for lowerouts and securi |
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| My right micro traxion adjustable aider clipped to my ArbPro boot. My left leg has an identical aider with yellow rope. |
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| My twins modeling the evolution of my footwear. Modified Yates speed stirrups at left, speedy-stitched boots center, and current ArbPro boots at right. |
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| The 2nd half of the 1st pitch. |
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| How my wheelchair is usually discovered by my climbing partners. |
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| The author "free soloing" the 4th class approach to the Column in 2015. |
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| On lead on Pitch 1, October of 2015. |
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| A cozy breakfast nook. Along the wall between Royal Arches and Washington Column. |
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| Looking up at the Prow |
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| Bivy at Tapir Terraces. Life is Good |
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| Summit Selfie |
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| Obligatory Half Dome pic |
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| Looking up fixed lines on Pitch 4 |
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| Anchorage Ledge on Day 1 |
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| What a view |
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| Are we happy or what |
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| Ah a relaxing morning before a few easy pitches to the summit |
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| Who need a belay seat! Team approach style |
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| Pretending its still night time |
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| Almost there |
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| Mt Goat getting pumped on pitch two with best of the 80's playing |
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| Pitch 1. A grand day out |
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| Mt Goat with the trusty radio flyer |
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