We used this snow field as drinking water
We found a really nice protected campsite at approximately 9800 ft
 
Mystic Lake at sunset - from low camp
Mystic Lake
Peter enjoying the morning sun
Typical view of Montana wilderness
Along the trail we found our friends John Wingfield, Tony Rini and Scott Dwyer. They had summitted the previous day and provided very useful information about the climb. Graciously, they loaded up all of our rock pro, crampons and ice axes, as we wouldn't need the gear for the climb.
 
Jim - Froze-to-Death plateau in background. Granite Peak can be seen at this point, right of center.

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