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Gearing up near the Convict Lake Campground below Laurel Mountain (11,818').
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The trailhead begins at Convict Lake beneath the looming presence of Laurel Mountain (11,818').
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Quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides) along the approach trail.
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Prickly pear (Opuntia) cacti.
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In search of snow in a low-snow year.
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A dry and safe direct ascent up the slopes below the north face of Mount Morrison North (12,277') is possible in low-snow years . This slope is exposed avalanche terrain when it is covered in snow, however.
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View of Mount Morrison North (12,277'), center left, at snow line.
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Morrison Col (10,670') is a small pass lying between Mount Morrison North's east face and Little Morrison (also known as Mono Jim Peak).
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Skinning up the hanging valley below Mount Morrison North's sheer east northeast face.
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Morrison Col below Mount Morrison North. The ascent and descent follow the valley up to the col.
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View looking north from Morrison Col.
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Descent from Morrision Col.
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Descent from Morrison Col.
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A nice view of the coveted Pinner Couloir on Laurel Moutain as seen from the approach to Morrision Col.