Penelope Is scrambling on the 1st Tower in August 2013.

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Penelope Is scrambling on the 1st Tower in August 2013.

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Penelope Smrz is scrambling the lower ridge below the 1st Tower. August 2013 photo.

The approach road (From Olivas Ranch) ends in a turnaround with a nice camping spot.

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Alois Smrz

Aug 28, 2023

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Penelope Smrz is scrambling the lower ridge below the 1st Tower. August 2013 photo.

Penelope Is scrambling on the 1st Tower in August 2013.

The approach road (From Olivas Ranch) ends in a turnaround with a nice camping spot.

The lower section of the ridge is pretty broken up. Many ways to scramble on this.

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Penelope Smrz

Idyllwild, CA

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