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  • Dominic, broomstick in hand, poses in from of Mexican Hat Rock at our parking/camping spot near its base. How in the heck are we going to get on top of THAT! width:640;;height:341
  • The approach is from the east. width:640;;height:360
  • The surrounding landscape is beautiful. The mountains are striped with beautiful purple bands and the San Juan River is lined with lush, green vegetation. width:640;;height:360
  • The base of the huge overhanging summit block can be reached via a short third class scramble. width:640;;height:360
  • Such an oddity! width:640;;height:360
  • Dominic gears up for our first attempt at climbing a bolt ladder. This rock is seriously overhung and I have my doubts we'll be able to overcome it! width:640;;height:360
  • The broomstick proves to be very effective in clipping a quickdraw to the first bolt. The fact that the bolt hanger is spinning makes the task a little tricky. width:270;;height:480
  • Dominic hangs on for dear life as he begins to lead the Bandito Route. Its awkward to say the least and the fact that we have no aid climbing technique doesn't help matters. width:287;;height:480
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  • Dominic takes a hit from the half full bottle of Jim Beam we found on the summit! width:640;;height:360
  • View toward Monument Valley width:640;;height:395
  • Dominic on rappel. width:640;;height:360
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