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Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Enjoy the mountain forest early in the hike before leaving treeline.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Falls tumbling from Diamond Lake across the valley.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Jasper Peak and Mount Neva dominate the skyline ahead.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Plenty of wildflowers blooming in early summer.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Mount Neva far in the distance.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
South Arapaho Peak coming into view.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Morning light on Jasper Peak and Mount Neva.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
On the way toward the switchbacks at 4th of July Mine.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Sun coming over the ridge on the opposing mountains.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Looking back toward Diamond Lake.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
End of the balcony section looking over the plains.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Looking south toward Mount Evans.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Jasper Peak, Mount Neva, and Arapaho Pass to the west.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Approaching the saddle.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
South Arapaho Peak looking sharper as you approach.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
South and North Arapaho peaks.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Looking out onto Arapaho Glacier.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Prepare for 700 feet of scrambling from the saddle.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Looking back down the way you came.
Kevin Murray
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06/24/2018
Rare cloud inversion to the east.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
06/24/2018
The Class 4 ridge connecting to North Arapaho Peak.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
06/24/2018
Looking north toward Longs Peak.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
06/24/2018
High views toward the south, endless 12ers and 13ers for miles.