Atop one of the striking fins along the way up the West Ridge. The Pointing Collection. 27 Aug 2011.

Not able to resist the pull of the rock on a rest day.

This is Marc on the peak of Mt. Conness after we ascended the West Ridge.

Capturing the spontaneous bouldering session out at Mt Conness.

Ohhh so nice. A view from the 3rd class ridge that leads to the two towers on the way to the true north ridge.

The second highest lake on Mt. Conness during a beautiful day in mid August. There are a series of alpine lakes on the four mile approch, but best not to look around too long. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during this time of year, and the clouds reflecting in this shot pounded the mountain by 3p.m. Photo: Cullen Kirk

Early in the day on the North Ridge of Mt. Conness. Photo taken by the_dude

Graham and Maureen scoping the North Ridge (right skyline) from the saddle between Conness and North Peak. Threatening weather sent us to North Peak instead of up to Conness - the NW Ridge of North Peak was an excellent, fun downclimb.

Then seeing the underside of those striking fins. 27 Aug 2011.

I took this photo on a little hike to aclimatize. What a view next time I'll have to climb the thing.

T-Bo is checking out a thousand foot drop-off to Conness Glacier from near the summit of Mt. Conness

A high point on the west ridge of Mt. Conness

West Ridge upper half.

Continuing up the exposed knife-edge. 27 Aug 2011.

Further up the West Ridge. 27 Aug 2011.

In alpine ventures, good to have someone along who could vanquish menacing dark clouds with majestic posing, to safeguard and ensure success of the team. The Pointing Collection. 27 Aug 2011.

Up beautiful granite along ridgeline edge in breathtaking setting. Amazing climbing. Amazing views. Amazing day. 27 Aug 2011.

Once on the summit, checking the peak's identification papers to make sure this was indeed Conness. 27 Aug 2011.

West Ridge of Mt. Conness

North Ridge of Mt.Conness