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Early April 2001 Alpine Ascent of Panorama Point, NE
5,424 feet above sea level

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After what seems like months of planning, the big day is finally here. Manus, Kevin, Troy and Junior Porter Ben help load up
ne00004s.jpg (11605 bytes) Our yak-like contraption is packed, fully loaded with the gear needed to put our party on the summit.
ne00104s.jpg (9739 bytes) At our first stop, Kevin takes time to broaden his knowledge about the Centennial State. This is an informational bulletin board outside of Fort Collins Colorado.

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