Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012
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IMG_8919.JPG2 viewsThe professor pauses to take in the view of Owens Valley and the White Mountains to the east.
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IMG_8922.JPG1 viewsTarn at 12195' above and east of Echo Lake. The preferred xc route over the crest to Evolution Valley is 3rd class Echo Col to the left (southeast) of Clyde Spires. We opted for 2nd class Wallace Col southeast of Mt. Wallace, around the ridge in right foreground, and to the right.
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IMG_8923.JPG1 viewsTarn at 12195' above and east of Echo Lake.
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IMG_8926.JPG1 viewsLooking back toward Owens Valley.
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IMG_8928.JPG1 viewsDirty, loose, scree choked Wallace Col comes into view to the west.
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IMG_8931.JPG3 viewsWe tried to take a more direct route, making use of the most solid rock, but the rock proved steep, dirty, and exposed in places.
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IMG_8933.JPG1 viewsWe also tried to make use of the snow where we could.
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IMG_8936.JPG4 viewsLake 12021' in Evolution Basin from well below the top of Wallace Col, 6 hours later. I did not realize at the time how long it took to get over this col, but I knew it took a lot of time. I had to scout ahead, leave my pack at the top, and search out an easier route for my companion. The descent was not as steep, but even looser. We created mini avalanches of scree which raised choking clouds of dust. My advice; use Echo Col.
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IMG_8938.JPG1 viewsWallace Col from the west. The top is further left from top left corner of photo.
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IMG_8947.JPG1 viewsAlpenglow, looking east toward Wallace Col from west end of Lake 12021'.
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IMG_8949.JPG2 viewsWe found a fine place to set up camp at the west end of Lake 12021' as the sun was setting. We were happy to be out of the boulders safely.
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