IMG_6225.JPG11 viewsA day hiker took our photo on the high saddle of Summit Lake Trail between the Green Lake Trail and the upper lakes in the Virginia Lakes basin. He hiked with us back to the trailhead, telling us his favorite area was Evolution Basin. That was our destination the following year (see Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012).
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IMG_6151.JPG9 viewsThe Professor photographs a suncupped snowfield in the hanging valley at 11250' southeast of Sky Pilot Col.
IMG_6158.JPG9 viewsEast ridge of North Peak.
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IMG_6046.JPG8 viewsMount Conness to the north of the Great Sierra Mine.