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The east face of McHenry's Peak from the top of the West Gully of Black Lake. The Snow Bench is the left leaning ramp of snow right above Eric's head. Taken on 3/4/06.
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Eric at our bivi two pitches up the Snow Bench. The route did not really need to be done in two days, be we enjoyed the opportunity to spend a night in such a great place. Taken 3/5/06.
The first view of McHenry's Peak from the approach down Glacier Gorge. Taken on 3/4/06.
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Chris Sheridan
Mar 8, 2006
“The east face of McHenry's Peak from the top of the West Gully of Black Lake. The Snow Bench is the left leaning ramp of snow right above Eric's head. Taken on 3/4/06.”  

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Eric leading our third pitch of the route with the help of some frozen turf. Taken 3/5/06.
A mixed pitch leading up to the namesake snow bench. This pitch is not usually part of the route and lies to the right of the route Right Gully, but it looked fun, so we gave it a go. Taken on 3/4/06.
Eric dodging the cornice as he tops out onto the summit ridge. Taken 3/5/06.
Eric at our bivi two pitches up the Snow Bench. The route did not really need to be done in two days, be we enjoyed the opportunity to spend a night in such a great place. Taken 3/5/06.
The east face of McHenry's Peak from the top of the West Gully of Black Lake. The Snow Bench is the left leaning ramp of snow right above Eric's head. Taken on 3/4/06.
The first view of McHenry's Peak from the approach down Glacier Gorge. Taken on 3/4/06.
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