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A few beavertail cactus blooms add a splash of colour to a slightly cloudy, olive afternoon

3667-cactus.jpg A bit further, I turn back to look at Kelso Peak againThumbnailsIt's GPS time again; I want to hike a few different ridges on the way back to my campsiteA bit further, I turn back to look at Kelso Peak againThumbnailsIt's GPS time again; I want to hike a few different ridges on the way back to my campsiteA bit further, I turn back to look at Kelso Peak againThumbnailsIt's GPS time again; I want to hike a few different ridges on the way back to my campsiteA bit further, I turn back to look at Kelso Peak againThumbnailsIt's GPS time again; I want to hike a few different ridges on the way back to my campsiteA bit further, I turn back to look at Kelso Peak againThumbnailsIt's GPS time again; I want to hike a few different ridges on the way back to my campsite

I've never been out here late enough in the summer to see what the cactus pears on this plant look like, or taste like.