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Enjoying views of Mount Shasta from the ridge.
Traversing the ridge to Middle Peak.
Looking down the ridge to the south.
Castle Lake with Mount Shasta in the distance.
Beautiful views from Middle Peak.
Be prepared for exposed conditions on the ridge.
A cornice extending off of the peak.
Great views of Mount Shasta from Middle Peak.
Impressive views from Middle Peak.
Impressive views from Middle Peak.
Heavy winds shape the ice formations on Middle Peak.
The north face of Castle Crags.
An amazing sunset and light pillar over the Trinity Divide.
A view of Mount Shasta at sunset from Middle Peak.
Preparing for a moonlit return trek.
A frozen Castle Lake and Middle Peak under the stars after the trip down.