Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Starting off from the Butler Fork Trailhead in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
The first hill is really steep, especially with a full pack.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Kessler Peak in the background.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Entering the Mount Olympus Wilderness.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
The wildflowers were going pretty strong into late summer.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Taking a breather. This hike gains about 1,000 feet for each mile traveled.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Entering the aspen grove in the last third of the trail.
Kyle Jenkins
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Heading up the last pitch before looking for a spot to throw up the tent at the crest.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Woke up to catch sunrise.
Kyle Jenkins
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This is the best part of staying overnight in the mountains.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Catching sunrise from Circle All Peak. These colors are the only nice part about wildfire season.
Kyle Jenkins
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Looking east up canyon with Kessler Peak on the right at 10,403 feet.
Kyle Jenkins
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Looking west, down canyon toward Storm Mountain.
Kyle Jenkins
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Purple mountain majesty.
Kyle Jenkins
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Looking northwest into Mill A Basin with Mount Raymond sitting above it all at 10,241 feet.
Kyle Jenkins
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There are several great viewpoints along the saddle.
Kyle Jenkins
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08/17/2018
Time to pack up and head down.