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Peak to the west of Mather Pass
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Last stream to cross before the pass
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Another Water stop
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The valley we are leaving behind
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Can't miss this trail marker
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Still walking on solid ground
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Mather Pass with siginficantly less snow than in 2009
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But there is still plenty of white stuff to cross
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Damien really likes his grippy boots here
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Making it look a little steeper than it really is
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Exhausting
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More snow near the top
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sweat in his eyes
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There's a hint of exhaustion on her face
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The Palisade Crest
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This is Disappointment Peak to the right and Middle Palisade behind it
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She's eating all the peanut butter
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hey, I want some of that
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pout
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Upper Basin tarn
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Split Mountain to the south east
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First big switchback on the south side
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There is a forest in the distance
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The valley of the Kings River South Fork lies ahead
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Having way too much fun on the pass
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Another gatorade slushy for him
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I think she's modeling for the REI catalog here
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Payback time
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Mousie enjoys the view towards Split Mountain
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Time to tackle the rough south flank of the pass
