MrBill's Albums - TJ Swan, September 29, 2022

Frank, Stella, and Bill at Lake George.

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Frank, Stella, and Bill at Lake George. / Frank, Stella, and Bill at Lake George. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.

Stella, Jo, and Frank at Lake George after a half-day of anchor-building and climbing.

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Stella, Jo, and Frank at Lake George after a half-day of anchor-building and climbing. / Stella, Jo, and Frank at Lake George after a half-day of anchor-building and climbing.

Crystal Crag at sunset from Lake George.

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Crystal Crag at sunset from Lake George. / Crystal Crag at sunset from Lake George.

Bill, Frank, and Stella above TJ Lake.

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Bill, Frank, and Stella above TJ Lake. / Bill, Frank, and Stella above TJ Lake. Crystal Crag is in the background. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.

Jo demonstrates use of Trango Beta Stick EVO, a commonly-used stick clip.

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Jo demonstrates use of Trango Beta Stick EVO, a commonly-used stick clip. / Jo demonstrates use of Trango Beta Stick EVO, a commonly-used stick clip. This tool in theory allows one to place the first quick-draw or two from the ground, avoiding the risk of a ground fall when low on a lead climb. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank is lowered.

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Frank is lowered. / Frank is lowered. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank trusts his PAS (Personal Anchor System) to hold him to the wall while he sets the top-rope anchor.

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Frank trusts his PAS (Personal Anchor System) to hold him to the wall while he sets the top-rope anchor. / Frank trusts his PAS (Personal Anchor System) to hold him to the wall while he sets the top-rope anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank makes his traverse to the right side.

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Frank makes his traverse to the right side. / Frank makes his traverse to the right side. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.

Frank traverses right on the wall.

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Frank traverses right on the wall. / Frank traverses right on the wall. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank makes a big step.

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Frank makes a big step. / Frank makes a big step. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank climbs to the left of the route.

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Frank climbs to the left of the route. / Frank climbs to the left of the route. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank works his way up the crack.

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Frank works his way up the crack. / Frank works his way up the crack. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank's turn to climb and set the anchor.

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Frank's turn to climb and set the anchor. / Frank's turn to climb and set the anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank keeps the rope nice and tight.

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Frank keeps the rope nice and tight. / Frank keeps the rope nice and tight. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Bill assembles his anchor under Jo's watchful eye.

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Bill assembles his anchor under Jo's watchful eye. / Bill assembles his anchor under Jo's watchful eye. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Bill prepares to traverse to the right on the wall.

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Bill prepares to traverse to the right on the wall. / Bill prepares to traverse to the right on the wall. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.

Bill prepares to place the 2nd quickdraw.

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Bill prepares to place the 2nd quickdraw. / Bill prepares to place the 2nd quickdraw. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Bill gets his turn.

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Bill gets his turn. / Bill gets his turn. Jo reminds me to get the anchor set up on the ground, then carry it properly assembled up the wall. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Jo checks Stella's anchor.

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Jo checks Stella's anchor. / Jo checks Stella's anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Stella finds the top resting spot and starts to build her anchor.

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Stella finds the top resting spot and starts to build her anchor. / Stella finds the top resting spot and starts to build her anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.