The summit knob ahead, into the morning sun

Summit rocks

East view, the two peaks I climbed three days ago

North: Newman and Picacho and more Samaniego Hills

South: Silver Bell Mountain, Ragged Top and more Samaniego Hills

West: the ridge I came up

This helicopter was buzzing the range

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