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Descending into the valley north of our Deluc bivy site.In the valley bottom travel is slightly easier. The north shoulder at distant right.Descending into the valley north of our Deluc bivy site.A very impressive and unique angle on South Tower!A steep grind up to the north shoulder under a hot sun.Views back up valley to our descent route from the Deluc bivy lakes.Descending into the valley north of our Deluc bivy site.Views back down our approach to the north shoulder. South Tower at right.A steep grind up to the north shoulder under a hot sun.Mike finishes up the steepest part of the traverse. This was a bit unnerving in light shoes.Descending into the valley north of our Deluc bivy site.Cornelius starts the traverse to the Dip Slope hanging valley.In the valley bottom travel is slightly easier.Mike takes in the view - our traverse route looking tamer than it is at right.Views over Clearwater Pass to the NW include South Tower and Clearwater Mountain (C).Continuing to make our way north along the valley bottom.Hiking a moonscape to the 2nd lake and our bivy under the SE face of Dip Slope Mountain.Mike and Cornelius check out the stunning views to Dip Slope from the north shoulder.Dip Slope Mountain looms in front of us with the 2nd lake in the fg.On the traverse - it's much steeper and more exposed than this photo shows. Note the lake showing...
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