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Home > Snowyside Peak and Pettit/Toxaway Lake Loop September 19, 2010

Most viewed - Snowyside Peak and Pettit/Toxaway Lake Loop September 19, 2010
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 IMG_5987.JPG5 viewsTarn in meadow adjacent Alice Lake.
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 IMG_6006.JPG5 viewsThe lower broad East Ridge of Snowyside Peak, shortly after leaving the pass, is a scenic spot for lunch.
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 IMG_6014.JPG5 viewsFrom the summit, unnamed lakes at 9167' and 9050' to the south.
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 IMG_6020.JPG5 viewsThe summit register is found nestled in the cairn.
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 IMG_6026.JPG5 viewsThe White Clouds to the east. D. O. Lee Peak is the brilliant white pyramid left of center.
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 IMG_6028.JPG5 viewsA prominant ridge northeast from the summit. Stanley and the Sawtooh Valley are blocked from view.
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 IMG_6027.JPG5 viewsCastle Peak across Sawtooth Valley to the east.
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 IMG_6040.JPG5 viewsDescending the lower East Ridge of Snowyside Peak.
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 IMG_6031.JPG5 viewsFinger of Fate to the north.
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 IMG_6051.JPG5 viewsSnowyside Peak rising above tarn north of Toxaway/Alice Lakes pass.
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 IMG_6044.JPG5 viewsTwin Lakes from Toxaway/Alice Lakes pass. Skyline left of center is Sawtooth crest standing west of Alice Lake, visble in IMG_5974 and later photos.
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