Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012
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IMG_9396.JPG0 views6:04 am and Mt. Mendel is already in direct sunlight.
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IMG_9412.JPG1 viewsThe view west across the lake toward Evolution Valley. The plan is to get an early start on our climb over Lamarck Col while it is still cool.
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IMG_9413.JPG0 viewsAn hour and a half later, the light has lost its magic.
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IMG_9414.JPG1 viewsMt. Darwin quickly comes into view as we begin our ascent to Lamarck Col.
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IMG_9416.JPG0 viewsThe milky blue color of the lake results from the glacial silt washing into the lake from above.
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IMG_9417.JPG1 viewsDown Darwin Canyon to the west. The colors up here scream, "high altitude!"
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IMG_9420.JPG0 viewsThe professor catches her breath on the ascent to Lamarck Col. Mt. Darwin and Mt. Mendel across Darwin Canyon to the southwest.
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IMG_9421.JPG0 viewsClimbing to this col is a pleasure as compared to Wallace Col, the route we used to cross the Sierra Crest to Evolution Basin. The rock here is solid and stable.
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