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Ascending scree and boulders up north slopes of the Quartzite Col.

Crossing the Siffleur River valley on route to the Quartzite col.

Mike and Cornelius follow me up the steep, loose, rubble-filled north slopes to the Quartzite Col.

Descending a steep gully to the upper stretches of the north branch of Mosquito Creek.

Hiking alpine meadows towards Mosquito Creek.

Clouds over Clearwater Pass, looking towards Dip Slope Mountain.

Views back down Quartzite Col to Clearwater and Kentigern.

Crossing the Siffleur River valley views back up Clearwater Mountain (R).

Descending from Clearwater Pass into the Siffleur River valley / trail.

Descending a steep gully to the upper stretches of the north branch of Mosquito Creek.

Crossing the Siffleur River valley on route to the Quartzite col.

Crossing the Siffleur River valley on route to the Quartzite col.

Mike enjoys a magical morning at Devon Lakes.

A boulder field under Quartzite Col.

Ascending scree and boulders up north slopes of the Quartzite Col.

Clearwater Mountain (R).

Descending much gentler slopes on the south side of the Quartzite col.

The crew arrives back at the Mosquito Creek trailhead - still alive! ;)

Devon Mountain over Upland (Devon) Lake.

Descending into green meadows under Quartzite Col.

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