My intent on this hike was to confirm the possibility of reaching the mountain's north
ridge (which leads to the summit) via the east side gullies. That goal was fulfilled.
I did not feel compelled to go higher. The summit is hidden by this part of the ridge.

Higher up the ridge I took this picture in 2005, during my first ascent
of the mountain: http://www.pbase.com/listorama/image/59910900 .
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