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 IMG_1763.jpg189 viewsPreparing to climb southwest over Peak 10817 at 10400 feet on Railroad Ridge.
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 IMG_1803.jpg171 viewsCalkens Peak, above and right of Gunsight Lake dwarfed by majestic D.O. Lee Peak in the distance.
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 IMG_1807.jpg155 viewsThe foreground ridge descends to the Gunsight, and then ascends to Peak 11238, forming the east flank of the Chinese Wall. Peak 11238 anchors the 90 degree corner of the Chinese Wall. In the center, rising above between Tin Cup and Gunsight Lakes is Calkens Peak.
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 IMG_1810.jpg155 viewsA short downclimb avoids a lengthy talus traverse.
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 IMG_1794.jpg152 viewsGunsight Lake lined up in the Gunsight. D.O. Lee Peak rises majestically in the distance differentiated by white limestone deposits.
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 IMG_1800.jpg152 viewsD.O. Lee Peak lined up in the high saddle formed by WCP-10 (on the left) and Calkens Peak (just out of frame on the far right) from the plateau above and southwest of Railroad Ridge. The pyramid summit of WCP-9 is barely visible right of D.O. Lee; thanks Dave Pahlas for clearing that up!
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 IMG_1806.jpg151 viewsThe easier route appears to be well east of Gunsight Lake and Peak 10817.
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 IMG_1770.jpg145 viewsLucky pauses to gain perspective on our progress.
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 IMG_1799.jpg142 viewsNortheast toward Railroad Ridge.
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 IMG_1843.jpg140 viewsPreparing for cardiac arrest...
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 IMG_1877.jpg139 viewsAvoiding the wind on the ridge south of Peak 11238; the apex of the 90 degree corner of the Chinese Wall.
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