Route track by Tom De Witz.

Crestone Needle cupped by unmarked saddle on the high route to Cottonwood Lake.

Crestone Needle cupped by unmarked saddle on the high route to Cottonwood Lake.

Crestone Needle cupped by unmarked saddle on the high route to Cottonwood Lake.

Crestone Needle cupped by unmarked saddle on the high route to Cottonwood Lake.

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