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Slideshow (4 photos)

Elbsandstein (Germany), Glatter Turm (map)
 

Nordwand: At the belay after a terrifying lead, the scariest of the trip (Copyright © Rayko Halitschke)

 

Nordwand: Roping up for what turned out to be the scariest lead of the trip (Copyright © Rayko Halitschke)

 

Nordwand: Rayko attempts the second pitch, but is off route on a 5.10c

 

Nordwand: Folling the first pitch, which had cracks, but no gear (if ONLY I had a cam)