"Chongo" Big Wall climber and theoretical astrophysicist.

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half dome from clouds rest

Yosemite. 1981.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

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Feb 26, 2009

“"Chongo" Big Wall climber and theoretical astrophysicist.”

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half dome from clouds rest

"Chongo" Big Wall climber and theoretical astrophysicist.

Yosemite. 1981.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

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Photo by Blitzo.

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Has it has been climbed? There are no journal reports, and I scanned it with binoculars, finding no slings. In my opinion, it should be rappel descended to avoid a heinous looking gully/bushwack descent. Also, in my opinion it should be climbed and hand drilled (wilderness rules) by someone else. Please email me when done, or if you need help.

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El Cap through a dead, fallen tree arch.<br>
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