
Ajo Peak (we didn't climb this one today), quite impressive to the south.

North Ajo Peak, a quick desert jaunt required to reach its base.

Nearing the south side of North Ajo Peak. See the large shadowy rib right of center in this photo just below the summit? We headed to its base and wrapped around it on the left.

Starting up our chosen slope.

View back, Ajo Peak visible center.

Some Class 2/3 along the way.

Scree, but short-lived.

Steep, somewhat brushy terrain.

At the base of the south side of North Ajo Peak's summit cliff, where we located a Class 3 series of fun moves. Matt seen coming up them below.

At the top of the Class 3 bit. To the left and out of frame is the Class 3 ledge bypass (next photo).

Class 3 ledge bypass option.

Chris seen on the right coming up the last bit of Class 2 to gain the ridge. Matt is starting up the Class 4 scary set of moves (avoidable by using the ledge lower down pictured previously).

Close-up of Matt on the Class 4.

Past the Class 4, a short knife edge leads to the final few moves. Chris and Matt took the most obvious, shadowy chute in the center. I preferred one to its right.

Chris on his chosen Class 4 chute. Mine was out of frame on the right.

North Ajo Peak summit, view north along the ridge we just came across. The ledge bypass is in the center of this photo.

North Ajo Peak summit, view south.

Ajo Peak to the south seen on the way back at sunset.
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