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Mesa Trail, Colorado

· Land

Definite darkness is setting in. I did not get as far up the mountain as I wanted to. Seeing a 200 foot rock climb, I felt an incredible urge to get to the top. The climb started to approach safety limits for a free climb, given that I'd…

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Solo Trip

· Land

North Carolina 8/11/90 - 8/13/90 This solo is long overdue. As I pull into the parking lot, the "trailhead" sign takes on a special significance. "This is the beginning," it implies. Just where it comes out, you will have to travel and see for yourself. And the trails…

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Whites Run - II

· Water

Seneca Rocks, WV Rivers and water ways have always been a vital part of the life of all living things. Moments ago, sitting on the bank of a calm, gentle stream, I had become quite accustomed to the droning, rhythmic sound of the falling water. Leaving the water…

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Whites Run - I

· Water

Seneca Rocks, WV Sitting on the edge of a stream bed, in a place where it intersects a dirt road, I feel I am watching the cross road of two distinct paths. The stream flows gently down the rocks, sweeping small sticks, leaves and seeds from the banks…

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