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Biking up a surreal landscape along the Ghost River with a very bright moon providing any light we might still need

Looking back at one of the numerous river crossings as day breaks dramatically around us.

Gazing far up the Ghost River valley towards the 3162m high Mount Aylmer.

Nearing the turnoff to the Malamute Valley.

Starting up the Malamute Valley with our peak rising far above.

The turnoff towards the Fang & Fist ice climbs and also an alternate approach to the west ridge of Devil's Head.

There are many of these sublime little falls along Claw Creek. Almost every one of them has to be bypassed on either the right or left side.

The geology of the creekbed kept the two geologists very engaged with their environment and taught me a thing or two as well.

In the canyon.

In the canyon.

Another creek bypass.

I was very surprised that in such a dry area, the creek was still flowing so vigorously. It makes me wonder if our route would even be possible earlier in the year?

Both geologists got very excited by this obvious anticline along the creek.

One of the most gorgeous sections of the creek had a natural bathtub feature. Too bad it's not a hot tub.

The canyon walls were impressively sheer and even overhanging in spots. It was impressive because they also looked to be extremely friable.

In the canyon.

In the canyon.

Cornelius jumps over a narrow section of Claw Creek.

In the canyon.

In the canyon.

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