IMG_6144.JPG7 viewsThe Professor consults the map. The North Peak rises to the south.
IMG_6146.JPG7 viewsAhead lies Shepherd Crest (left skyline) and Sky Pilot Col (just right of center skyline) to the north; It is already 4:25 pm, and we intend to descend to Shepherd Lake on the other side of the Col and camp this evening.
IMG_6153.JPG7 viewsA wider view looking south of the east ridge of Mount Conness on the skyline, and the east ridge of North Peak in the middle ground. Frozen Cascade Lake is now below us in the foreground.
IMG_6154.JPG7 viewsA tarn visible under the rapidly melting snowfield at 11250' southeast of Sky Pilot Col.
IMG_6219.JPG7 viewsA cornice high on the eastern side of the crest south of Summit Lake.
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IMG_5930.JPG6 viewsPride of the Mountains (Penstemon newberryi) growing adjacent to Tuolumne Falls.
IMG_5961.JPG6 viewsAround 1060' in the Gaylor Lakes basin looking southwest toward Lyell Canyon.
IMG_6078.JPG6 viewsThe route continues north climbing up and over the east ridge of Mount Conness. We decided to tackle that early in the morning.
IMG_6205.JPG6 viewsMorning at Shepherd Lake.
IMG_6220.JPG6 viewsA cornice high on the eastern side of the crest south of Summit Lake.
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