Mt Sill (14,153') - 5 day trip

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Mt Sill (14,153') - 5 day trip

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Day 1 - South Lake to Bishop Pass to Thunderbolt Pass, camped on ledges below Thunderbolt Pass (wk 30, day 1)
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Day 2 of 5 - Thunderbolt Pass - Barrett Lake - Potluck Pass - Palisade Basin


This was a short day, so we took our time getting back on the trail. Quad felt a lot better. Found a nice campsite with water nearby. Cleaned up, washed hair and did laundry
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Day 3 of 5 - Mt Sill (14,153')

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Day 3 of 5 - Mt Sill (14,153')


Dayclimbed Mt Sill (14,153') from Palisade Basin. We went up a ridge between the first and second chute to avoid the steep scree. Our 8th 14er!
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Good job on Sill!
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Congratulations Cori and Scott! Awesome. Pix of the Polemonium glacier are totally cool.
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That brought back fond memories. Sill has such an amazing view.
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Snow Nymph,
your photos tell a fantastic story. I always enjoy them.
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Great photos and very inspiring! Mt. Sill...one day.
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Post by giantbrookie »

Nice photos. I always remember Sill for one of the most studendous summit views I've ever seen. These photos bring back some nice memories. Perhaps I may come out of peak bagging retirement and start doing a few peaks again.
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What a great trip! - Mount Sill has been on my list for a while - maybe next year I'll get to it. You're pictures will help me with trip planning.
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