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Charlie climbed Telescope Peak in Death Valley in July 2008. At that time of year it's so hot in Death Valley that you have to do the ascent at night, so the photos start at the summit at sunrise and work down the mountain. Click on one of the small images below to see it full size.

On the summit of Telescope Peak 11,049', at sunrise Looking north from the summit Looking south from the summit Telescope Peak's shadow on Panamint Valley to the west
Looking north-east towards Mount Whitney Juniper tree on the summit ridge Microwave tower on Rogers Peak Summit ridge
Looking east over Death Valley Charcoal kilns at the trailhead Not a good place to have to buy gas Telescope Peak in the distance, from Zabriskie Point on the east side of Death Valley

Charlie and Janice's home page

Last updated: 12/16/12 08:00 PM by Charlie Ashton