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Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012
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 IMG_9458.JPG1 viewsA marmot hanging out on Lamarck Col.
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 IMG_9471.JPG0 viewsThe north face of Mt. Darwin (class 3-4). I climbed the broad couloir to the left of the rib to the summit plateau in the early 80's. My two companions preferred the rock rib.
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 IMG_9475.JPG0 viewsMendel Couloir; grade III 5.2.
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 IMG_9479.JPG0 viewsThe second highest lake in Darwin Canyon from Lamarck Col.
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 IMG_9480.JPG0 viewsThe view west toward Evolution Valley from Lamarck Col.
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 IMG_9481.JPG0 viewsA tower on the west ridge of Mt. Mendel. No mention in Secor's book of a route here.
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 IMG_9483.JPG0 viewsBishop in the Owens Valley from Lamarck Col.
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 IMG_9485.JPG0 viewsThe road leading up from Bishop to North and South Lake, and Sabrina Lake trailheads.
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