MOUNTAIN OF THE SUN
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Mountain of the Sun (the pyramid-shaped formation) as seen from the edge of Deertrap Mountain. BUY PHOTO |
A lovely early morning stroll up and out of Upper Pine Creek. BUY PHOTO |
Looking northwest to the saddle between Upper Pine Creek and Spry Canyon... "Gentlemen, we need to be up there!" |
Following the ramp under the sheer vertical wall up to the saddle. |
Faded old petroglyphs can be spotted in the wall. BUY PHOTO |
White phlox make a living under the wall. BUY PHOTO |
Coming down the other side of the saddle, looking for the easiest way down. |
Now heading north to the saddle between Spry Canyon and Lodge Canyon. The sheer wall of the Twin Brothers is on the left. BUY PHOTO |
Arriving at the saddle at the top of the intimidating Lodge Canyon. |
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