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		techiferous on July 25, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Twice the height of the Empire State - massive sol... The mountain would also provide unwanted shade.

waterlesscloud on July 25, 2011 [–]

Not necessarily. Depends on directional facing. A south facing spur up the mountain may provide no shade at all to the base.

And longer, yes, but not in need of vertical support.

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