The crux traverse.

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The crux traverse.

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P1 of Outer Space has a bulge that most people go under. I decided to try and go over and had my piece rip out... not completely sure what happened. My gear loop exploded, and half our rack ended up on the road, we bailed. 02/17/18.

Matt on 2nd pitch.

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Dale Storti

May 17, 2013

“The crux traverse.”

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P1 of Outer Space has a bulge that most people go under. I decided to try and go over and had my piece rip out... not completely sure what happened. My gear loop exploded, and half our rack ended up on the road, we bailed. 02/17/18.

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