
Juniper Peak visible in the center. Magic Mountain is the lower peak in front of it.

Working on poorly-laid social trails to the base of Magic Mountain.

Approaching the steep gully, center.

Heading up the gully, center.


Bighorned sheep along the way!

Looking down the steep gully.


At the saddle of Magic Mountain and Crappy Appleton Peak, looking at Rose Tower.

Heading up the ramp to Crabby Appleton Peak, gorgeous towers hovering above. There's a fixed line to aid in a Class 3 traverse section on the left of the ramp, not pictured.

Approaching the exposed ledge on the right.

On the exposed ledge.

Crabby Appleton Peak summit, looking toward Rose Tower (center), and Magic Mountain (left).

Crabby Appleton Peak summit, view southwest toward impressive towers.

Back at the saddle, now heading up Magic Mountain.

Along the loose route, looking back toward Crabby Appleton Peak.

Some Class 2/3 stuff to the summit.

Magic Mountain summit block on the left.

Juniper Peak hidden on the right by beautiful sandstone towers, Rainbow Mountain on the top left.

Magic Mountain summit, looking east.

Magic Mountain summit, looking down on Rose Tower.

Magic Mountain summit, looking at Crabby Appleton Peak and its ramp leading up.

Onward to Rose Tower. Head up to the ridge, and then drop to the right.

On the right side of Rose Tower heading up the slab to the summit.

Rose Tower summit, looking toward Crabby Appleton Peak.
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