Name that peak! Visual Trivia.

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This looks generic, but we're looking at 2 named peaks AND a benchmak.
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Actually, maybe just two of those things. Some number of peaks and benchmarks. Guess how many!
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Will Thrall Peak and Pleasant View Ridge benchmark x7938 (pallet)
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Bam! Hopefully those trees are still there.
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What peak am I approaching?
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Lawlor?
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A more boring name. Not in the fire zone
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Jones, if I'm right, I pass my obligation to anyone who wants it.
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David R wrote: Jones, if I'm right, I pass my obligation to anyone who wants it.
Got it. SE Ridge.
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When was that pic taken, Ze?
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2009 ?

After a recent fire I believe
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Ze Hiker wrote: 2009 ?

After a recent fire I believe
Bastard Ridge burned since then.
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From 2008. What peak is on the left?
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Mt. Lowe. South ridge.
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HikeUp wrote: Mt. Lowe. South ridge.
Incorrect, you're close though! (Pretends to be person who posted the pic)
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David R wrote:
HikeUp wrote: Mt. Lowe. South ridge.
Incorrect, you're close though! (Pretends to be person who posted the pic)
LOL. Correct not Lowe.
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Brown. I flipped a coin between Brown and Lowe and lost.
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HikeUp wrote: Brown. I flipped a coin between Brown and Lowe and lost.
Your turn!
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Close up view of what peak? Taken from what peak?
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HikeUp wrote: Close up view of what peak? Taken from what peak?IMG_1095.jpg
Mt Sally from Vetter?
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No and No.
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Strawberry from Disappointment
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walker wrote: Strawberry from Disappointment
Yes, Strawberry, but from Lawlor. You're it!
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surrounded by clouds:
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I've got no clue.
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clue: the view is looking east
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another clue: looking east, vantage point is north of ACH, scenery is south of ACH
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WAG: Mt Islip?
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South Mt. Hawkins?
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South Mt. Hawkins?
Yes! Well done. The prize is yours! You're it.

For extra credit, anybody want to guess the spot this was taken from and the identity of the saddle that frames the view?
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