[8] My favorite photo from the hike.

The contrast of the rocks against the snow is exactly why I wanted to get the drone up there.

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[7] The summit.

Reaching it wasn't easy, the wind was absolutely relentless, but it was worth it.

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[6] The final ascent to the summit.

The view looking up was as good as the view looking down.

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[5] Navigating through deep powder.

It’s wild to realize this 2.2-meter marker pole is almost entirely under snow. It tells you everything you need to know about the conditions.

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[4] The landscape shifted as we kept moving, and these rock formations stole the show.

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[3] The trail stayed surprisingly quiet as we climbed further.

I expected to see more hikers, even on a weekday, but these were the only two people we crossed paths with all day.

It felt like we had the mountain to ourselves.

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