Coming down the descent from the Spearhead-Chiefshead col on 30-degree slopes in "early" season (June 2008). The col is on the far left. For easiest descent be sure to follow the ridge all the way to the col before descending north.

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Coming down the descent from the Spearhead-Chiefshead col on 30-degree slopes in "early" season (June 2008). The col is on the far left. For easiest descent be sure to follow the ridge all the way to the col before descending north.

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“Coming down the descent from the Spearhead-Chiefshead col on 30-degree slopes in "early" season (June 2008). The col is on the far left. For easiest descent be sure to follow the ridge all the way to the col before descending north.”

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