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Rough idea of our Broken Hand and Ball Butte trip.
Rough idea of our Broken Hand and Ball Butte trip.
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Ball Butte from where we parked (7100') east of Moon Mtn.
Ball Butte from where we parked (7100') east of Moon Mtn.
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The east side of Ball Butte.
The east side of Ball Butte.
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We can see Broken Hand from the east side of Ball Butte.
We can see Broken Hand from the east side of Ball Butte.
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Broken Top (9175') from the east side of Ball Butte.
Broken Top (9175') from the east side of Ball Butte.
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Looking back on Ball Butte and Mt. Bachelor as we head for the unnamed tarn on the east side of Broken Top.
Looking back on Ball Butte and Mt. Bachelor as we head for the unnamed tarn on the east side of Broken Top.
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We will head for Broken Hand (8376') after we go to the tarn on the east side of Broken Top.
We will head for Broken Hand (8376') after we go to the tarn on the east side of Broken Top.
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The east side of Broken Top... the tarn is on the other side of the red hillside.
The east side of Broken Top... the tarn is on the other side of the red hillside.
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Almost to the tarn.
Almost to the tarn.
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The tarn (8000') on the east side of Broken Top.
The tarn (8000') on the east side of Broken Top.
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A panorama shot of the tarn on the east side of Broken Top.
A panorama shot of the tarn on the east side of Broken Top.
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Nanda relaxes by the tarn.
Nanda relaxes by the tarn.
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Looking back on the tarn as we head for the ridge north of the lake.
Looking back on the tarn as we head for the ridge north of the lake.
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Almost to the ridge north of the tarn.
Almost to the ridge north of the tarn.
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Broken Top from the ridge.
Broken Top from the ridge.
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South Sister (10,358') from the ridge.
South Sister (10,358') from the ridge.
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A close-up of Middle Sister (10,047') and North Sister (10,085') from the ridge.
A close-up of Middle Sister (10,047') and North Sister (10,085') from the ridge.
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From the ridge we look across the tarn to Mt. Bachelor.
From the ridge we look across the tarn to Mt. Bachelor.
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Mt. Jefferson from the ridge... smoke from the fire on the Warm Springs reservation lingers.
Mt. Jefferson from the ridge... smoke from the fire on the Warm Springs reservation lingers.
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We've turned east and are following the ridge towards Broken Hand (8376').
We've turned east and are following the ridge towards Broken Hand (8376').
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Two sets of cliffs encircle Broken Hand... we are on the south side and will go to the east side to find the best way to the top.
Two sets of cliffs encircle Broken Hand... we are on the south side and will go to the east side to find the best way to the top.
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With Broken Top in the background, Nanda is heading for the east side of Broken Hand.
With Broken Top in the background, Nanda is heading for the east side of Broken Hand.
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Broken Top and the tarn from the south side of Broken Hand.
Broken Top and the tarn from the south side of Broken Hand.
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Nanda is heading up the east side of Broken Hand... Ball Butte is behind.
Nanda is heading up the east side of Broken Hand... Ball Butte is behind.
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The last 150' to the top of Broken Hand requires some Class 3 work.
The last 150' to the top of Broken Hand requires some Class 3 work.
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Broken Top and the tarn from the top of Broken Hand.
Broken Top and the tarn from the top of Broken Hand.
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Broken Top and The Three Sisters from the top of Broken Hand.
Broken Top and The Three Sisters from the top of Broken Hand.
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From the top of Broken Hand we see Ball Butte in the foreground with Tumalo Mtn on the left and Mt. Bachelor on the right.
From the top of Broken Hand we see Ball Butte in the foreground with Tumalo Mtn on the left and Mt. Bachelor on the right.
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Looking back on Broken Hand as we head for Ball Butte.
Looking back on Broken Hand as we head for Ball Butte.
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Looking back on Broken Top as we head for Ball Butte.
Looking back on Broken Top as we head for Ball Butte.
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Ball Butte is the next destination... we will go up the northeast side and down the south side.
Ball Butte is the next destination... we will go up the northeast side and down the south side.
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The northeast side of Ball Butte.
The northeast side of Ball Butte.
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A look at Broken Hand from the top of Ball Butte (8091').
A look at Broken Hand from the top of Ball Butte (8091').
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Sparks Lake from Ball Butte.
Sparks Lake from Ball Butte.
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Broken Top from Ball Butte.
Broken Top from Ball Butte.
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Mt. Bachelor from Ball Butte.
Mt. Bachelor from Ball Butte.
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From the south side of Ball Butte.
From the south side of Ball Butte.
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We are heading for Moon Mtn and the car... 6 miles roundtrip, gaining 2100' of elevation.
We are heading for Moon Mtn and the car... 6 miles roundtrip, gaining 2100' of elevation.
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