Yosemite

A picture show from my latest Yosemite visit :











Cheers,

missing hiker on AT *Update :: FOUND !*

The missing hiker has been found, he walked out on his own power saturday.

Thanks to all of the hundreds people who participated in the search and rescue organization.

Lassen Volcanic NP

Clark and I kicked off our three season adventures in early April with a visit to Lassen VNP. We traveled shorter distances than expected, experience more cold than desired, and came home early when we realized we didn't have enough fuel to melt snow for water. Here are some pictures.


Gearing up in the parking lot


Climbing over the shoulder of diamond peak


scenery


The heel lifters on my snowshoes actually helped with the climbs.


brokeoff mountain


diamond peak, looking back


scenery


Mt Lassen


Sunset


Morning


Campsite


Firm snow, decided to take my snowshoes for a walk


Scenery


gear photo


Scenery


Scenery


Diamond peak and road


Brokeoff mountain


rocks


me


geothermal activity


vent


vent


The new visitor center at the end of a low snow winter.

Red Peak Pass

Towards the end of season I tried to squeeze in one last trip, here are some photos.




I'm not a weatherman, but I think the forcast just changed from sun to something else.


Campsite near merced pass


Deer


Things look better in the morning, but still pretty grey.


Oh wait, it is clearing up !










Almost to the pass


At the pass


Oh boy, I'm about to get soaked


Here comes the rain !


Looking back at the lakes



Sunrise


Good morning half dome !