Bear Mountain Feb 15
A climb of all five benches to the top of this prominent peak on Sedona's west side
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BEAR MOUNTAIN
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Heading up to First Bench
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First Bench, looking at the second
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Heading for Third...
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The summit is now in sight, but we have to go down a little first
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Looking across to Mingus
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After an icy drop across the saddle, we can start the final climb
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Looking toward the Village
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Toward Cottonwood
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The trail summit,. Though the peak to the right is slightly higher, it is very difficult to reach.
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Looking into Fay Canyon. The spire to the right of center is on Fay Overlook.
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Below the summit, a good lunch spot
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Our second group makes its way down
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Going from each bench tothe next is through a shaded, icy chute
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Our path down
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And we're out!
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