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Rhino Cliffs (Laurel Cr. Gorge) Dennis Cove, TN
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945 viewsBack on the ledge as John skipped this on his way down
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942 viewsThis shows just how difficult this crack and primitive rope method is to do !
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828 viewsEven for an experienced crack addict, you can see it took some effort to master this one !
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716 viewsJohn uses brute strength and Tyler's very helpful slip loop to get up the crack to the large tree root we are standing on . Still much to go above the root but it has plenty of toe holds !
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967 viewsFinally a hand on the root makes all the difference in the world ! Its whipped now !
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1051 viewsJohn back at the point as seen from my puckering perch on the ledge
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911 viewsJohn trying to get some foot traction but there is none ! The face of the rock in the crack is completely slick !
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907 viewsJohn pulling hard to gain some headway in this tight crack
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874 viewsalmost on top of the pine tree root
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907 viewsOnce on top of the pine tree root there is still much vertical to go but its much easier since there are places to get a toe in where below it there is nothing.
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874 viewsLarry supervises our efforts as we come back up the crack
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843 viewsOnce on top of the pine tree root there is still much vertical to go but its much easier since there are places to get a toe in where below it there is nothing.
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904 viewsJohn goes ahead of me to complete the last leg of the climb
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925 viewsOnce on top of the pine tree root there is still much vertical to go but its much easier since there are places to get a toe in where below it there is nothing.
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889 viewsContinuing up the crack
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923 viewsJohn goes ahead of me to complete the last leg of the climb
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911 viewsJohn finishes and pauses to get some pics of me as I come up the last section of the climb.
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1025 viewsA short rest before continuing up the crack
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972 viewsView of the gorge from back on top the cliffs
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974 viewsZoomed shot of some colors seen deep in the gorge
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1008 viewsZoomed shot of Laurel Creek way down below us
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934 viewsZoomed shot of Laurel Creek way down below us
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1021 viewsJust a little more to go ,,,,,,, phew !
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1018 viewsZoomed shot of Laurel Creek way down below us
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