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Sunrise on the morning out. |
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Upward - Bear Creek Spire - 9/10/10 |
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Bear Creek Spire - 9/10/10 |
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September in the Sierra. |
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Jeremy negotiates scree and talus as we descend back to camp. |
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Looking north from near the summit of Bear Creek Spire. |
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Jeremy and Ryan on the final traversing pitch on the W. side of the ridge. |
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Jeremy and Ryan at a high belay. |
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Ryan and Jeremy check out the upper ridge. |
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Ryan coming up through a fun handcrack. |
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Jeremy and Ryan roping up. |
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Jeremy and Ryan check out the more technical parts of the route. |
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Jeremy and Ryan ascend the 3rd class lower part of the route. |
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Jeremy and Ryan ascend the talus to the base of the route. |
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Final rays on Bear Creek Spire from Dade Lake. |
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Jeremy and Ryan ascend talus benches on the way to Dade Lake. |
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Passing through Little Lakes Basin. |
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Jeremy takes care of business. |
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Davis gestures over coffee |
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Looking back at Bear Creek Spire - 9/10/10 |
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N Arete of Bear Creek Spire - 9/10/10 |
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On the trail again - 9/10/10 |
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Merriam, Royce, and Feather Peaks in the distance - 9/10/10 |
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Bear Creek Spire summit moves - 9/10/10 |
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Bear Creek Spire summit "block" - 9/10/10 |
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