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Washington Column

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The Washington column has been for a long time a training ground for longer ascents in Yosemite Valley. Like many, Frank Levy and I broke our aiders for the first time on the South Face in April 1994. Later in the year, I returned with Ky-Van to swing leads on the steeper Prow.

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Sunny side: the South Face route (look for the 4 climbers). Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Shadow side: The Prow (the white streak). Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) The South Face: Frank on the traverse pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) The South Face: Frank on the nut pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Climbing to Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Belaying from Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Belaying from Anchorage ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Leading the long 6th pitch. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Bivy on Tapir ledge. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) Above Tapir ledge, the route is no longer steep. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color) We suffer hauling through a chimney. Washington Column, Yosemite, California ( color)
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