The Spearhead as seen from the "hidden trail" that goes up the side of the valley to Arrowhead and McHenry's Peak

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The Spearhead as seen from the "hidden trail" that goes up the side of the valley to Arrowhead and McHenry's Peak

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Bivy hotel under N. Ridge.

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“The Spearhead as seen from the "hidden trail" that goes up the side of the valley to Arrowhead and McHenry's Peak”

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