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Leaning Tower

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The West Face of the leaning tower is one of the most outrageouly overhanging big walls. I climbed this route in August 1994 with Ky-Van and Oyvind, who at that point were big-wall beginners. We were always too late and spending more time than expected with our un-refined threesome, which resulted in epic finishes at night.

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The constantly overhanging profile of the West Face. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Starting the West Face of the Leaning Tower. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Cleaning the second pitch on the West Face. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Finishing the second pitch at sunset. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Relaxing the next morning at Awanhnee ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Waiting at Guano ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) The two next traversing pitches beeing cleaned. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) A new sunset. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) After more night climbing, we try to get some rest. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Tuan proofs a scientific paper. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Belaying the steepest (most horizontal) part of the route. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Belaying the steepest (most horizontal) part of the route. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) At least  a good ledge. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Hanging in free space. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) Cleaning the final pitch. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color) After the three-day epic, the summit. Leaning Tower, Yosemite, California ( color)
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