Morning glow on Petit Grepon and the Sabre.

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The Petit Grepon from the Gash

The Petit from the summit of the Saber.

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Kris Gorny

Aug 20, 2019

“Morning glow on Petit Grepon and the Sabre.”

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Summit photo.

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Evening before at Sky Pond.

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