Sterling Pass Vultee Arch Oct 09
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STERLING PASS-VULTEE ARCH
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The bottom portion of Sterling Pass, starting at 89A, is very steep
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Once above the initial steep slope, we enter the Brins Mesa burn area
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Approaching the top of the pass
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The overlook just below the summit
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Lower center: the white cross
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Cross-bedding
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We take our break on top
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On the west side this time of morning, we plunge into shade
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Back in the sun as we near the bottom
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We reach the slickrock below the Vultee Arch
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A few of us climb the steep slope below the Arch
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Manzanita
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I walk out onto the Arch
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Back on the rocks below, it's time for lunch
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Heading back...
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