Spelunking at Tripeaks on November 25, 2011.

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Almost to the top of Tripeaks where we'll have lunch
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The view from the 'top.' It's not the highest point, but about as high as the trail climbs. Looking south-west, with the Channel Islands in the distance.
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Looking south-east. Sandstone Peak is at the left side
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Boney Summit to the north, about a quarter mile away, has some people on it
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Before lunch, we head down the short distance to the large cave. It has a wall painting outside.
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Entering the large cave
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Another wall painting inside the cave
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Now it's time for lunch, before heading out to the other side to find the deep cave.
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On the trail around Tripeaks towards the deep cave
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This isn't a cave, it's a very short passage along the trail
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Finding a geocache in Nice Room
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Startup up The Narrows from Nice Room towards the deep cave
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In The Narrows
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The last approach to the deep cave
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At the deep cave entrance, removing articles that we won't be taking underground with us. Many passages are too narrow to fit our packs.
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The entrance to the deep cave
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A few last minute tips on not stiring up the dust
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Taking the plunge!
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