Most viewed - Snowyside Peak and Pettit/Toxaway Lake Loop September 19, 2010
IMG_6004.JPG11 viewsThe East Ridge of Snowyside Peak rises on the right.
IMG_5996.JPG10 viewsNice place to camp, but I'm guessing it might be violating rules on wilderness permit.
IMG_6001.JPG10 viewsTarn above Twin Lakes near Toxaway/Alice Lakes pass. Good place to get water for the climb.
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IMG_5989.JPG9 viewsLooking southwest across wind blown Alice Lake to the Sawtooth Crest.
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IMG_6011.JPG9 viewsThe broken cloud layer leaves a photogenic pattern of light and shade across the landscape.
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IMG_6010.JPG8 viewsThe Professor checks a photo from the summit shortly after 3 pm. To the north, Toxaway Lake, and the trail heading down the valley to the northeast give us a pretty good indication we will probably be walking out in the dark again!
IMG_6019.JPG8 viewsLake basin to the west of Snowyside Peak. The fourth lake from bottom of photo is marked 8646' on the topo.