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Ruby Mountain via NW ridge

There were a few steep snow slopes
Image of There were a few steep snow slopes
We were in the shade most of the way up
Image of We were in the shade most of the way up
Date: 2011/12/10
Trip type: scramble
Elevation gain: approx. 5,208 feet
USGS quad: Ross Dam
Reference: Steph's TR for this trip
Car-to-car time: 8 hours 54 minutes
  • 5 hours 8 minutes ascending from Highway 20 to Summit of Ruby Mountain
  • 3 hours 15 minutes descending from Summit of Ruby Mountain to Highway 20
Lenticular, over cumulus, over Mount Prophet
Image of Lenticular, over cumulus, over Mount Prophet
Jack Mountain
Image of Jack Mountain
The summit is in sight
Image of The summit is in sight
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Carla admires Colonial Peak and Snowfield Peak
Image of Carla admires Colonial Peak and Snowfield Peak
Looking west from the summit
Image of Looking west from the summit
The radio repeater on the summit of Ruby Mountain
Image of The radio repeater on the summit of Ruby Mountain
Ross Lake from summit of Ruby Mountain
Image of Ross Lake from summit of Ruby Mountain
Holly arrives at the summit
Image of Holly arrives at the summit
It's cold up here!
Image of It's cold up here!
Last sunny photo op before we descend into the clouds
Image of Last sunny photo op before we descend into the clouds
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Lindsay's frosted hair
Image of Lindsay's frosted hair
Yay! Back to Highway 20
Image of Yay! Back to Highway 20
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