Cortez Peak
December 7, 2022

Cortez Peak, Arizona
Cortez Peak from a distance

Cortez Peak, Arizona
Peak as I hike the wash in

Cortez Peak, Arizona
Now much closer

Cortez Peak, Arizona
On the steep lower-mid slopes, the peak is to the left

Cortez Peak, Arizona
On the range crest, the peak above me

Cortez Peak, Arizona
The last little bit to the top

Cortez Peak, Arizona
Summit views. The day was still cloudy when I was up top so these images did not come out well

Cortez Peak, Arizona
Looking down the steep upper slopes

Cortez Peak, Arizona
The steep mid-slopes down off the main ridge

Cortez Peak, Arizona
Loudermilk Wash images

 

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