Vacation 2004: Granite Peak 
Mayela on the ledge system around 12,500 feet.  Hard to appreciate the distances involved, but she's standing directly above a ~40 foot drop.
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Mayela on the ledge system around 12,500 feet. Hard to appreciate the distances involved, but she's standing directly above a ~40 foot drop.
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Another party, crossing the trickiest part of the route, which involved hugging a large slab of rock, while exposing your back to a 35+ foot drop.
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Another party, crossing the trickiest part of the route, which involved hugging a large slab of rock, while exposing your back to a 35+ foot drop.
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Mayela climbing the last 25-foot pitch, just below the keyhole.
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Mayela climbing the last 25-foot pitch, just below the keyhole.
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Mayela standing in the keyhole
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Mayela standing in the keyhole
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We did it!  On top, just in time for lunch.
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We did it! On top, just in time for lunch.
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ditto
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ditto
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Mayela, on solid ground, with the USGS marker
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Mayela, on solid ground, with the USGS marker
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Our packet of crackers was about to explode due to the pressure differential!
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Our packet of crackers was about to explode due to the pressure differential!
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Ahh, tuna fish at 12,800 feet.  Yeah, it was good.  :)
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Ahh, tuna fish at 12,800 feet. Yeah, it was good. :)
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