Peak 4650, which I tried first but bailed on

But at least I got to see my first gila monster ever!

Peak 2450 from below

Now higher up

Montage of summit shots, taken when a cloud blocked out the sun. Bottom left is the summit cairn

Bartlett Lake

Montage of more shots from various angles

The peak is to the right of the cliffy ridge

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