The Colorado State Flower on Arrow looking towards Wham Rdg on Vestal

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The Colorado State Flower on Arrow looking towards Wham Rdg on Vestal

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There is a solid, cairned trail from Vestal Basin up to the base of Wham Ridge that passes near the large snow patch in this photo. This trail will save you a lot of time in each direction vs heading out left and up the ridge.

Here is a little history. Pictured is Carroll Groeger and her husband, Ted Keller, with Vestal Peak in the background. Carroll is the daughter of Werner Schnackenberg, one of the FAs.

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There is a solid, cairned trail from Vestal Basin up to the base of Wham Ridge that passes near the large snow patch in this photo. This trail will save you a lot of time in each direction vs heading out left and up the ridge.

The Colorado State Flower on Arrow looking towards Wham Rdg on Vestal

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