June 2003: Thompson Peak 
View of a straight dropoff, from the summit saddle.  According to topographic info, this is a ~2000 foot drop.
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View of a straight dropoff, from the summit saddle. According to topographic info, this is a ~2000 foot drop.
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View of the lake basin and snow pack from about 10,300 feet.
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View of the lake basin and snow pack from about 10,300 feet.
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Some tricky steps for Stephen.  Note the ski trails in the background.
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Some tricky steps for Stephen. Note the ski trails in the background.
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Stephen nearing the edge of the rocks...
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Stephen nearing the edge of the rocks...
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...then a jump onto the snowfield!
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...then a jump onto the snowfield!
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Cruising down the snowfield.  This was about a 350-foot slide.
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Cruising down the snowfield. This was about a 350-foot slide.
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Our tracks from sliding down the snowfield.  Paul on left, Stephen on right.
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Our tracks from sliding down the snowfield. Paul on left, Stephen on right.
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Paul's face with strange blue marks that appeared overnight.
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Paul's face with strange blue marks that appeared overnight.
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Stephen, taking large running steps down across the snowfield.  8-10 feet between steps was not uncommon.
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Stephen, taking large running steps down across the snowfield. 8-10 feet between steps was not uncommon.
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