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On the summit of Granite Peak, MT, 2009. John Bean photo

pdronkers — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:16:04 MDT

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On the summit of Granite Peak, MT, 2009. John Bean photo - 0018.jpg

Riding out my third wave ever. Mike Dronkers photo

pdronkers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:47:11 MST

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Riding out my third wave ever. Mike Dronkers photo - surf.jpg

First time surfing, near Pacifica, CA. Mike Dronkers photo

pdronkers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:42:43 MST

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First time surfing, near Pacifica, CA. Mike Dronkers photo - bwsurf.jpg

My image on the Nemo promotional postcard sent to 400 retailers

pdronkers — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:56:59 MST

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Postcard caption

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Cruising from Railay Beach to Koh Phi Phi, southern Thailand, 2008. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:11:48 MDT

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Cruising from Railay Beach to Koh Phi Phi, southern Thailand, 2008. Blue Eisele photo - 17.jpg

On the summit of Putha Hiunchuli (23,750 feet), Dhaulagiri Himal expedition, Nepal, 2008.

pdronkers — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:05:51 MDT

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On the summit of Putha Hiunchuli (23,750 feet), Dhaulagiri Himal expedition, Nepal, 2008. - IMG_0204.jpg

At 14,000 feet after ascending from the Seng Khola en route to Dolpo and the Dhaulagiri Himal, west-central Nepal, 2008.

pdronkers — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:02:14 MDT

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At 14,000 feet after ascending from the Seng Khola en route to Dolpo and the Dhaulagiri Himal, west-central Nepal, 2008. - 37.jpg

During the possible first ascent of Turka Himal (19,000 feet), Dhaulagiri Himal expedition, Nepal, 2008. Behind is Putha Hiunchuli, which we climbed the following week. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:56:24 MDT

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During the possible first ascent of Turka Himal (19,000 feet), Dhaulagiri Himal expedition, Nepal, 2008. Behind is Putha Hiunchuli, which we climbed the following week. Blue Eisele photo - 57_DSCF1694.jpg

The condo in Mt. Crested Butte (9,300 feet) overlooking Whetstone Mountain and Mt. Axtell, and 100 yards from the base of the Silver Queen express chair lift. PD photo

pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:50:52 MDT

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The condo in Mt. Crested Butte (9,300 feet) overlooking Whetstone Mountain and Mt. Axtell, and 100 yards from the base of the Silver Queen express chair lift. PD photo - 48.jpg

Climbing El Cap at 20 years old.

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:30:01 MST

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Climbing El Cap at 20 years old. - profile.jpg

Myself at Smith Rocks, OR. Rebecca Maloney photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:23:45 MST

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Neil and I in Systems Key Cave, Great Basin National Park, NV. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:09:31 MST

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Neil and I in Systems Key Cave, Great Basin National Park, NV. Blue Eisele photo - SK.jpg

Rebecca and I -- apparently in good spirits after an interesting adventure in Mud Cave, near Mt. Grafton, NV.

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:04:00 MST

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Rebecca and I -- apparently in good spirits after an interesting adventure in Mud Cave, near Mt. Grafton, NV. - DSCF0440.jpg

Giving Reeba some lovin'

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:57:11 MST

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Giving Reeba some lovin' - US.jpg

Hot Damn!! Rebecca and I in DC. Neil Marchington photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:55:57 MST

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Hot Damn!! Rebecca and I in DC. Neil Marchington photo - Picture127.jpg

Rebecca and I on the summit of the Grand. Landon Weidenman photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:55:09 MST

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Rebecca and I on the summit of the Grand. Landon Weidenman photo - sgt.jpg

Liberty Ridge, 2007 road trip.

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:08:20 MST

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Liberty Ridge, 2007 road trip. - lib_ridge.jpg

On Mt. Lassen, 2007 road trip. RM photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:08:04 MST

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On Mt. Lassen, 2007 road trip. RM photo - Lassen_summit.jpg

Gaper near the base of Liberty Ridge, Mt. Rainier. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:07:43 MST

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Gaper near the base of Liberty Ridge, Mt. Rainier. Blue Eisele photo - gaper.jpg

Racking up near Jackson, WY, 2007 road trip. RM photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:53:21 MST

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Racking up near Jackson, WY, 2007 road trip. RM photo - racking.jpg

This is how we roll in '07; British Columbia

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:53:06 MST

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This is how we roll in '07; British Columbia - Bugs_BC.jpg

On the Exum Ridge, 2007 road trip. RM photo

pdronkers — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:52:50 MST

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On the Exum Ridge, 2007 road trip. RM photo - er.jpg

On Wheeler Peak, Nevada, fall 2006. Alexandra Dronkers photo

pdronkers — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:15:10 MDT

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On Wheeler Peak, Nevada, fall 2006. Alexandra Dronkers photo - PDWheeler.jpg

Dwellin\' in the lab; wilderness central in Ely. Neil Marchington photo

pdronkers — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:28:50 MST

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Dwellin\' in the lab; wilderness central in Ely. Neil Marchington photo - P1010069.jpg

At the Blue Mass Scenic Area, eastern NV

pdronkers — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:46:26 MST

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At the Blue Mass Scenic Area, eastern NV - 1self_1.jpg

A short rest from thin hands, Rainbow Canyon, Nevada. James Welton photo.

pdronkers — Tue, 9 Jan 2007 13:13:01 MST

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A short rest from thin hands, Rainbow Canyon, Nevada. James Welton photo. - c0147_1.jpg

Thin hand crack at Rainbow Canyon, Nevada. James Welton photo.

pdronkers — Tue, 9 Jan 2007 13:09:56 MST

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Thin hand crack at Rainbow Canyon, Nevada. James Welton photo. - c0145_1.jpg

Blue and myself on top of Aconcagua -- 22,841 feet. Unknown photographer

pdronkers — Tue, 9 Jan 2007 13:01:23 MST

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Blue and myself on top of Aconcagua -- 22,841 feet. Unknown photographer - v29_1.jpg

Myself on Mt. Whitney for a snowboard descent of the Mountaineer\'s Route, 2004. Sean Warren photo

pdronkers — Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:42:45 MST

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Myself on Mt. Whitney for a snowboard descent of the Mountaineer\'s Route, 2004. Sean Warren photo - PeteonWhitney_2.jpg

Delivering a print of Mt Moriah, Nevada -- designated wilderness in White Pine County -- to Senator John Ensign in Washington DC, 2006. Unknown photographer

pdronkers — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:02:21 MST

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Delivering a print of Mt Moriah, Nevada -- designated wilderness in White Pine County -- to Senator John Ensign in Washington DC, 2006. Unknown photographer - photo_delivery_Ensign.jpg

On the summit of Mt. Gilbert after an ascent of the North Couloir. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:22:16 MST

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On the summit of Mt. Gilbert after an ascent of the North Couloir. Blue Eisele photo - Gilbert_1.jpg

Self portrait at Great Basin National Park, NV.

pdronkers — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:12:23 MST

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Self portrait at Great Basin National Park, NV. - PeteWheelerNV_1.jpg

Myself on the Yak Crack, Red Rocks, NV. Matt Robertson photo

pdronkers — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:03:53 MST

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Myself on the Yak Crack, Red Rocks, NV. Matt Robertson photo - PeteRRNCA_1.jpg

At 17,200 feet on Denali. Charlie Baxter photo

pdronkers — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:00:38 MST

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At 17,200 feet on Denali. Charlie Baxter photo - 17200ft_2.jpg

At the summit, Baffin Island expedition, 2005. Drew Wilson photo

pdronkers — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:58:13 MST

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At the summit, Baffin Island expedition, 2005. Drew Wilson photo - 55_1.jpg

Home sweet home for 3 years; the "Lifeboat"

pdronkers — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:27:09 MST

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Home sweet home for 3 years; the "Lifeboat" - bighaul_1.jpg

Welcome to Nevada! Actually, people seem to be friendlier the farther you get from Reno. Pete Dronkers photo, taken near Wadsworth

pdronkers — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:51:26 MST

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Welcome to Nevada! Actually, people seem to be friendlier the farther you get from Reno. Pete Dronkers photo, taken near Wadsworth - shack_1.jpg

Medusa inside the Lifeboat, before shipreck.

pdronkers — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:02:23 MST

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Medusa inside the Lifeboat, before shipreck. - riginterior1.jpg

The Lifeboat handling record snowfall in 2005 in north Reno. Pete Dronkers photo

pdronkers — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:55:43 MST

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The Lifeboat handling record snowfall in 2005 in north Reno. Pete Dronkers photo - rigsnow-1.jpg

2005 3-month road trip -- done properly with a stop in the Wind Rivers, Wyoming. Pete Dronkers photo

pdronkers — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:29:58 MST

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2005 3-month road trip -- done properly with a stop in the Wind Rivers, Wyoming. Pete Dronkers photo - chillin_1.jpg

The Pulling Rig. 455 foot-pounds of torque with 155 horsepower basically means it\'ll pull the Lifeboat up a 5% grade at about 9 miles per hour. The odometer stopped spinning at 207,000 miles -- it\'ll go half a million. Biodiesel?? Soon....

pdronkers — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:49:23 MST

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The Pulling Rig. 455 foot-pounds of torque with 155 horsepower basically means it\'ll pull the Lifeboat up a 5% grade at about 9 miles per hour. The odometer stopped spinning at 207,000 miles -- it\'ll go half a million. Biodiesel?? Soon.... - rig-1.jpg

Emerging......Neil Marchington photo

pdronkers — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:00:45 MST

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Emerging......Neil Marchington photo - P1010039.jpg

Scanned from the 2006 American Alpine Journal -- my photo (on right) from the Baffin Island expedition.

pdronkers — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:26:06 MDT

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Scanned from the 2006 American Alpine Journal -- my photo (on right) from the Baffin Island expedition. - front_section.jpg

I could probably fit inside if I tried....top of Tangerine Trip, El Cap, 2006. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:58:30 MDT

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I could probably fit inside if I tried....top of Tangerine Trip, El Cap, 2006. Blue Eisele photo - bag1.jpg

Reeling in Blue from the rappell, Tangerine Trip, El Cap, 2006. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:46:52 MDT

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Reeling in Blue from the rappell, Tangerine Trip, El Cap, 2006. Blue Eisele photo - reeling_in1.jpg

The Lifeboat en route to Ely, Nevada

pdronkers — Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:37:30 MDT

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The Lifeboat en route to Ely, Nevada - tbighaul2_1.jpg

At 20,000 feet on Denali, 2003. Charlie Baxter photo

pdronkers — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:00:28 MDT

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At 20,000 feet on Denali, 2003. Charlie Baxter photo - m30330060_edited.jpg

My photo on the back of Matt Robertson\'s Taiwan climbing guidebook.

pdronkers — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:03:05 MDT

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My photo on the back of Matt Robertson\'s Taiwan climbing guidebook. - STadWIP06.jpg

The little car that could; my $700 special gets the job done

pdronkers — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:41:22 MDT

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The little car that could; my $700 special gets the job done - car.jpg

The Mtn. Bike -- my trusted companion

pdronkers — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:41:14 MDT

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The Mtn. Bike -- my trusted companion - Bike.jpg

In Mendoza, Argentina, 2006. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:27:22 MDT

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In Mendoza, Argentina, 2006. Blue Eisele photo - DSCF0932.jpg

Celebrating after the summit of Aconcagua. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:25:43 MDT

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Celebrating after the summit of Aconcagua. Blue Eisele photo - DSCF0911.jpg

The swing at Smith Rocks, Oregon. Peter Apostolakis video

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:40:26 MDT

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The swing at Smith Rocks, Oregon. Peter Apostolakis video - MVI_1336.flv

I forgot what I was trying to accomplish here. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:27:27 MDT

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I forgot what I was trying to accomplish here. Blue Eisele photo - Trippy1.jpg

What's going on here? Donner Summit, CA. Derek Roland photo

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:23:51 MDT

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What's going on here? Donner Summit, CA. Derek Roland photo - swing.jpg

The 'ol Skating days. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:18:32 MDT

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The 'ol Skating days. Blue Eisele photo - sk8.jpg

The things we do for thrills. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:16:34 MDT

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The things we do for thrills. Blue Eisele photo - flip.jpg

Learning to use ascenders the hard way -- 600 feet off the deck. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:09:18 MDT

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Learning to use ascenders the hard way -- 600 feet off the deck. Blue Eisele photo - bridge1.jpg

My first multi-pitch climb, age 12, Yosemite Valley. Paul Moss photo

pdronkers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:39:32 MDT

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My first multi-pitch climb, age 12, Yosemite Valley. Paul Moss photo - bp.jpg

In the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Holly Barber photo

pdronkers — Sat, 8 Jul 2006 23:53:46 MDT

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In the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Holly Barber photo - contemplating.jpg

Launching cliffs near the hourglass bowl, Lake Tahoe. Unknown photographer

pdronkers — Mon, 8 May 2006 23:51:17 MDT

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Launching cliffs near the hourglass bowl, Lake Tahoe. Unknown photographer - RoseCliff.jpg

Almost didn't make it -- the Mt. Rose Road gap, circa 1997. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Mon, 8 May 2006 23:49:15 MDT

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Almost didn't make it -- the Mt. Rose Road gap, circa 1997. Blue Eisele photo - SlideSide.jpg

Hucking the hourglass bowl, Lake Tahoe. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Mon, 8 May 2006 23:47:39 MDT

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Hucking the hourglass bowl, Lake Tahoe. Blue Eisele photo - Hourglass.jpg

Frontside 3 indy at the hourglass bowl, Lake Tahoe. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Mon, 8 May 2006 23:46:59 MDT

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Frontside 3 indy at the hourglass bowl, Lake Tahoe. Blue Eisele photo - frontside3.jpg

An old nickname was \"backflip Pete\". Blue Eisele photo.

pdronkers — Mon, 8 May 2006 23:46:00 MDT

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An old nickname was \"backflip Pete\". Blue Eisele photo. - BackflipIndy.jpg

Blue shooting me shooting. Aconcagua expedition, 2006. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:33:30 MDT

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Blue shooting me shooting. Aconcagua expedition, 2006. Blue Eisele photo - PeteAconcagua.jpg

With Catherine Manning in Uspallata, Argentina. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:33:02 MDT

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With Catherine Manning in Uspallata, Argentina. Blue Eisele photo - Argentina.jpg

Jugging lines on Zodiac, El Cap. Todd Lewein photo

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:51:06 MDT

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Jugging lines on Zodiac, El Cap. Todd Lewein photo - ZodiacElCap.jpg

Mt. Whitney winter ascent. Sean Warren photo

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:49:21 MDT

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Mt. Whitney winter ascent. Sean Warren photo - PeteMt.jpg

Mt. Whitney winter ascent and snowboard descent. Sean Warren photo

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:45:41 MDT

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Mt. Whitney winter ascent and snowboard descent. Sean Warren photo - HeadrushMt.jpg

George W and the Governator (Blue and me) at 22,841 feet, Aconcagua, Argentina. Unknown photographer

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:13:52 MDT

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George W and the Governator (Blue and me) at 22,841 feet, Aconcagua, Argentina. Unknown photographer - GovernatorandGeorgeW22841ft.jpg

Nice Framing job at high altitude. Aconcagua, argentina. Blue Eisele photo

pdronkers — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:12:42 MDT

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Nice Framing job at high altitude. Aconcagua, argentina. Blue Eisele photo - smile.jpg