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 We left our home in NW Montana on a pilgrimage to climb on El Capitan. First stop Ross park in Pocatello for some basalt fun. Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 We detoured to Utahs West Desert for some dune buggy action Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Utah has some wild scenery! Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 As we neared Yosemite, we climbed this sweet crack at Ellery lake Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 After climbing the Goblet on Glacier point apron we climbed the 2 pitch Oak Tree Flake at Swan Slab. Here is pitch 1 Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Oak Tree Flake pitch 2 Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Here I am enjoying the view on top of Oak Tree Flake Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Finally pine line on EL CAPITAN! Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 I took some laps on the 5.10D variation to Pine Line Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Climbing with the sun rising on the Dawn Wall was memorable Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 It was cool getting a post climb high five from Hans Florine at the base of the Nose. Getting to climb next to your heroes is one the great things about Yosemite Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Next stop was Smith Rock and this boulder Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 I learned Smith Rock also has nice face climbing on real stone Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Smith Rock also has nice cracks! Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Next up was Summer turns on Mt Hood Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 After a couple weeks in hot dry places, skiing sure was fun Credit: Steven Hughes |
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 Cripple crack at Stonehill , MT |
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