Cirque of the Towers from Jackass Pass

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Cirque of the Towers from Jackass Pass

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Full map in with climber trail spur in pink.
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Modified from http://www.americansouthwest.net/wyoming/wind-river-range/big-sandy-map.html

Cirque of the Towers - north side

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“Cirque of the Towers from Jackass Pass”

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Full map in with climber trail spur in pink.
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Modified from http://www.americansouthwest.net/wyoming/wind-river-range/big-sandy-map.html

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