Bugaboos, Select Photos 2013
July 25-29, 2013
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These are just the select/best photos from the trip. For the full selection and trip report, go here.

  Bugaboos Panorama from a previous trip Sunshine Crack on Snowpatch Spire - the climb we did on our first day Unfortunately we got a flat tire. I drove for 4-5 miles until we were able to get off the main road and find a pull-out where we could fix it.  
  Bugaboos Panorama from a previous trip Sunshine Crack on Snowpatch Spire - the climb we did on our first day Unfortunately we got a flat tire. I drove for 4-5 miles until we were able to get off the main road and find a pull-out where we could fix it.

  In the Bugaboos parking lot at last, with a fixed tire. Chicken-wire prevents the porcupines from eating the radiator hoses and brake lines (it is not a joke, they do!) One of the bastards that eats your truck if you forget to chicken-wire it. OK, they are cute, at least!  
  In the Bugaboos parking lot at last, with a fixed tire. Chicken-wire prevents the porcupines from eating the radiator hoses and brake lines (it is not a joke, they do!) One of the bastards that eats your truck if you forget to chicken-wire it. OK, they are cute, at least!

  It is hard to imagine a more beautiful place to camp Good morning! Waking up to this view from our tent! The moon rising with Snowpatch Spire to the left (where we were about to go climbing)  
  It is hard to imagine a more beautiful place to camp Good morning! Waking up to this view from our tent! The moon rising with Snowpatch Spire to the left (where we were about to go climbing)

  Starting the first pitch of Sunshine Crack The ominous offwidth looming above me  
  Starting the first pitch of Sunshine Crack The ominous offwidth looming above me

  Another splitter crack - awesome! The Howser Towers as seen from the climb Another nice and long pitch...  
  Another splitter crack - awesome! The Howser Towers as seen from the climb Another nice and long pitch...

  The last pitch - the cherry on top! This started with 100' of #4 camalot fists in a perfect crack. I only had a single #4 and had to bump it along (but was able to place a #5 in one spot to leave behind). Finishing the last pitch of Sunshine Crack with the Howsers in the background  
  The last pitch - the cherry on top! This started with 100' of #4 camalot fists in a perfect crack. I only had a single #4 and had to bump it along (but was able to place a #5 in one spot to leave behind). Finishing the last pitch of Sunshine Crack with the Howsers in the background

  Awesome view from the top - note the shadow of Bugaboos Spire (left) and Snowpatch Spire (right) Looking at Snowpatch Spire and our climb, as we descend back to our tent and a much-deserved dinner Melissa with Snowpatch Spire (left) and Bugaboo Spire (right) behind her  
  Awesome view from the top - note the shadow of Bugaboos Spire (left) and Snowpatch Spire (right) Looking at Snowpatch Spire and our climb, as we descend back to our tent and a much-deserved dinner Melissa with Snowpatch Spire (left) and Bugaboo Spire (right) behind her

  Hanging out on the porch Does it get better than this?  
  Hanging out on the porch Does it get better than this?

  Applebee Paddle Flake DIrect, first pitch. Actually pretty fun!  
  Applebee Paddle Flake DIrect, first pitch. Actually pretty fun!

  Snowpatch Spire on the right, with our climb from a couple of days ago visible! 2nd pitch Snowpatch Spire (left) and Pigeon Spire (right/behind)  
  Snowpatch Spire on the right, with our climb from a couple of days ago visible! 2nd pitch Snowpatch Spire (left) and Pigeon Spire (right/behind)

  On top of Crescent Spire Enjoying the view!  
  On top of Crescent Spire Enjoying the view!

   
 

  Walking back to camp So beautiful!  
  Walking back to camp So beautiful!

  Nate and Blake walking up to the east face of Snowpatch to try one of the new free climbs there - sweet! Hiking out - sad to leave, but happy by the prospect of hot springs and beer!  
  Nate and Blake walking up to the east face of Snowpatch to try one of the new free climbs there - sweet! Hiking out - sad to leave, but happy by the prospect of hot springs and beer!

  Goodbye, Bugaboos - until next tim  
  Goodbye, Bugaboos - until next tim

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