Most viewed - Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012
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IMG_9086.JPG82 viewsSouth from the summit of Mt. Solomons, the entrance to the not so 'Enchanted Gorge' through the "dark gate" guarded by Scylla and Charybdis, beyond Chasm Lake in the center of the photo. Scylla rises above Chasm Lake to the south. The gorge descends over 5000' down Disappearing Creek southeast to Goddard Creek, to the Middle Fork Kings.
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IMG_9100.JPG7 viewsThe upper section of the Northeast Shoulder route on Charybdis. The ridge turns south and, crossing a gap (hidden in photo) ascends on class 3 rock to the summit.
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IMG_9137.JPG7 viewsChasm Lake at the entrance to the 'Enchanted Gorge' between Scylla and Charybdis in the Ionian Basin.
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IMG_8911.JPG6 viewsLate morning; Mount Haeckel above Sailor Lake.
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IMG_8919.JPG6 viewsThe professor pauses to take in the view of Owens Valley and the White Mountains to the east.
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IMG_9113.JPG6 views50 miles to the northwest, Mt. Ritter, on the left with its distinctive snowband, and Matterhorn-shaped Banner Peak to the right, dominate the skyline for miles.
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IMG_9138.JPG6 viewsUnnamed lake at 11266' just northwest of the base of Charybdis, and Chasm Lake below and to the west in the Ionian Basin.
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IMG_9152.JPG6 viewsTo the east, the Black Divide. On the Sierra Crest in the distance are Mt. Johnson, Mt. Goode, Mt. Agassiz (13,891'), and Mt. Winchell (13775').
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IMG_9163.JPG6 viewsSouthwest from the summit of Mt. Solomons, Mt. Reinstein above lakes 11592 and 11837 in the Ionian Basin.
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IMG_9159.JPG6 viewsA wide angle shot looking north from the summit of Mt. Solomons. Left to right are Davis Lake, Wanda Lake, and Helen Lake.
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IMG_9165.JPG6 viewsSouth from the summit of Mt. Solomons, the entrance to the not so 'Enchanted Gorge' guarded by Scylla and Charybdis, can be seen beyond Chasm Lake, the first lake visible from the right frame of photo. Scylla is split by the right frame of photo.
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IMG_9164.JPG6 viewsA wide angle shot looking south from the summit of Mt. Solomons, into the Ionian Basin. The entrance to the 'Enchanted Gorge' between Scylla and Charybdis is just left (east) of center; lakes 11592 and 11837 to the right.
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