Kebler Pass Photos

 


Magical Forest

Karen, Aspens, and the Ruby Range

East Beckwith Mtn


Marcellina Mtn

Our future high point on the Irwin Trail

East Beckwith Mtn and Peak 12244 (i.e., unnamed)
 

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