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BugCON 4: almost too intense for climbing, DEET required
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The White Mountain Report: Jun 25th, 2026
Even tho we've been banging back and forth between beautiful dry daze with very low humidity, and then torrential rain storms, thing are mostly dry. That's not to say that some climbs don't have some seeps, and some trails the occasionally muddy spot. But overall you can do almost anything you want to do with impunity! Especially if you can grab the nice day on short notice. [spell retired]
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Louis Dawson describes his life in six sections with each one representing a different era of his life. The forty-three short chapters flow smoothly and keep the reader wanting to explore one more episode at each reading.
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5BitHooker
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5 Bit Hooker  -  A3

During the final ascent Larry broke 3 of Joe's 1/4 bits, and Joe broke 2. They put in five 1/4 aid bolts (no hangers new-old bolts that Joe had) After the last bit was broken Larry hooked his way to the top and thatís how they got the name 5 Bit Hooker!

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