This is a classic one day climb on the west side of the mountain. Its darker and colder on this side which of course can sometimes be a good thing. Its always a clear moment when the sun is rising in the east and is starting to rise over Wyeast and then we descend past Illumination Saddle into the darkness.

Inside the coouloir, taking a rest while I lead out.

View at the summit rim, looking down at the Southside at the climbers on the Hogsback

Summit rim traverse, always fun and makes you feel like you are somewhere in the Nepal

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