Peak 5487 (Whetstone Mountains)
February 4, 2025


Peak 5487


Peak 5487 to the right, and "Buttcheeks" Peak to the left


Now slightly northwest of the peak, the lower slope is seen


Midway up, starts to get rockier


Toward the top, gets more rockier


Summit cairn looking southwest


Summit views, plus closeup of the limestone and chert rock


Walking out, Spire Peak in view

 

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