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Slideshow (17 photos)

Direct South Face: Simon and Lori at the belay on top of pitch 1; the lovely yellow lichen is characteristic of the south face

Posing with Lori

Lori with her bandage

Lori taped and ready to go

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: Lori approaches the first belay; the ledge is actually a dike that, if continued, turns into Mental Bankruptcy

Diamond Dogs: Strenuous underclings are required right off the ground on a fragile flake

Lori and Jim pose on top of the Headstone

Southwest Corner: Working through the crux of the Southwest Corner, a spectacular easy route on the Headstone

Bird on a Wire: Lori reaches the top after a long, rope-stretching 2nd pitch

Lori and Jim pose on top of the Manure Pile at dusk

Pack adjustments on the way into the Wonderland

Lori hiking around the Wonderland

Hitchcock: Lori climbs up the west side of the pinnacle

The gang gathered outside the Cathedral Café, Fayetteville

Finger Rock: Eric approaches the summit of Finger Rock; the rapel station is below the actual summit blocks, as they are quite unstable

Eric takes a dip in the brook while Lori gives him "alpine curtesy"

The gang hanging out at the base of Turdland