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I am Barry Richardson and the gear in question belongs to me. It was placed during an attempt on that crack during midsummer of this past year. I stopped climbing and left the gear in because I lacked confidence in the ability of my belayer. I returned later in the fall to find the crack full of spi...

As to the question of timing the bugs-- much of it has to do with local weather. If it is a wet, warm year they will be active much longer. The Cirque of the Towers is highly recommended but plan on an alpine start for any high route in the Winds to avoid inevitable afternoon lightning. The guide to...