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Heading up the switchbacks.
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Taylor Meadows is the more direct route, and provides a gentle approach. The Tusk can be seen in the distance.
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The lake is well worth a visit if you haven't been. A post-climb swim is especially nice.
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Camp in Taylor Meadows if you want to do it over the course of 2 days.
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The meadows are stunning, often crammed with beautiful alpine flowers in the summer.
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Running through the meadows.
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The views down into the valley are well worth taking time to appreciate.
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The meadows eventually give way to steeper trails.
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As you gain elevation, the terrain becomes very sparse and mostly scree. Snow is present well into August some years, though normally in isolated patches.
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Carrying on up the trail to the Tusk.
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Coming up the scree path.
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The frequent fogs are a challenge.
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Looking up the gully.
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The first step is the most challenging. It can be tricky to see your house.
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Coming up the first gully.
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Getting up the big ledge at the top of the gully.
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The second gully is flatter and easier to work up.
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There is a tight squeeze at the end.
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The rock on either side is still sketchy.
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Coming out of the gully is the last hard section.
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From here, it's just talus and scree.
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The summit just in view of the false summit.
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Plenty of people on the summit.
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The valley is gorgeous from this height.
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Walking back down the summit.
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Crossing beneath the headwall.
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The walk back down the path.