One of many Gunks classics (classic = not to be missed and usually crowded) is the 5.6 climb Madame G (don't ask me what the G stands for). My partner Mike Margolis and I had our fun with it on July 21, 1996. Click on the thumbnails to see the full-size images: |
This is the view from the semi-hanging belay at the end of the first pitch. |
Detail of Mike's anchor setup at the semi-hanging belay. |
That's me following with my entrance permit prominently displayed on my helmet. |
The way down is cool -- you swing out from this little tree and rappel free for about 130 feet! |
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