High Times

The whimsical days of summer are nearing an end, but early September is arguably one of the best times of the year to romp through the hills (sans ski boots). With plenty of daylight and the monsoons at bay, what could be a better excuse to go scramble up your favorite mountain or that alpine cliff just waiting to be climbed. Here’s a look at some local folks having fun on their local rock piles.

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Plugging in protection above Vallecito Creek. 
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Treading light on Coxcomb Peak.
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The terrain around Engineer Mountain bathed in September light. 

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Dancing up Eureka's Silver Stage
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Scrambling down East Trinity Peak