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IMG_8964.JPG2 viewsThe light just seems to get better!
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IMG_8996.JPG2 viewsTraveling through this high alpine terrain is a delight. We saw no one until reaching the west side of Evolution Basin. We meandered past several lakes and tarns on the grass, avoiding most of the boulders.
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IMG_8995.JPG2 viewsBreaking camp mid morning at the west end of Lake 12021'.
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IMG_9031.JPG2 viewsLooking north past Sapphire Lake toward Evolution Valley, which lies around the corner to the west (left).
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IMG_9063.JPG2 viewsDisappearing stream flowing into Evolution Basin from near Muir Pass.
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IMG_9074.JPG2 viewsHiker, as viewed through reinforced window, approaches Muir Hut.
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IMG_9081.JPG2 viewsToo bad the rangers plugged up the fireplace. Wood is scarce at this altitude, and I am sure fires are not permitted in Kings Canyon National Park backcountry; even in a fireplace!
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IMG_9083.JPG2 viewsIt was getting too crowded for me. We had not seen anyone the day before. It was time to start climbing Mt. Solomons!
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IMG_9092.JPG2 viewsWanda Lake from the summit of Mt. Solomons. Our base camp is above the small lake the right (east) of the north end (most distant) of Wanda Lake.
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