2008 (Sept 14) Lee Vining Peak

This was unplanned, so the only map I had was a photo from the internet. Couldn't find beta, but my book had a short paragraph 'take the conspicuous gully'. Not a good idea.

2008-09-15T16:34:07Z

Snow Nymph (snownymph)
This was unplanned, so the only map I had was a photo from the internet. Couldn't find beta, but my book had a short paragraph 'take the conspicuous gully'. Not a good idea.

Me at the trailhead (9,000'), with that conspicuous gully behind

2008-09-15T16:34:07Z

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Me at the trailhead (9,000'), with that conspicuous gully behind

When I got there, it looked ugly

2008-09-15T16:34:07Z

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When I got there, it looked ugly

but looked better to the south

2008-09-15T16:34:07Z

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but looked better to the south

It was steep, but footing was good and didn't have to deal with the bushwacking

2008-09-15T16:34:07Z

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It was steep, but footing was good and didn't have to deal with the bushwacking

then it leveled out and the shade felt good

2008-09-15T16:34:07Z

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then it leveled out and the shade felt good

I followed the creek

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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I followed the creek

Nice sound even with the iPod going

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Nice sound even with the iPod going

Looking back at Tioga Peak

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Looking back at Tioga Peak

Lee Vining Peak ridge comes into view

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Lee Vining Peak ridge comes into view

Lee Vining Peak (11,640')

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Lee Vining Peak (11,640')

Hiked up higher, Lee Vining Peak to the left

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Hiked up higher, Lee Vining Peak to the left

Looking back at Mt Dana

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Looking back at Mt Dana

Lots of flowers turning to weeds

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Lots of flowers turning to weeds

Tried to avoid the trees and bushes, but went to high.

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Tried to avoid the trees and bushes, but went to high.

Tioga Peak

2008-09-15T16:34:08Z

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Tioga Peak

Mount Warren (right)from yesterdays hike. I wanted to climb to the bump on the left if there was time. There's a big drop, like a big hole on the map.

2008-09-16T14:16:40Z

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Mount Warren (right)from yesterdays hike. I wanted to climb to the bump on the left if there was time. There's a big drop, like a big hole on the map.

Looking up at Lee Vining Peak. This route had me zigzagging all over to get around the bushes

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Looking up at Lee Vining Peak. This route had me zigzagging all over to get around the bushes

For some reason I had my camera set on macro for the summit shots so they're blurry

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

Snow Nymph (snownymph)
For some reason I had my camera set on macro for the summit shots so they're blurry

No register, no benchmark. Figured that must be the summit over there, so I picked up my gear and headed that way

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

Snow Nymph (snownymph)
No register, no benchmark. Figured that must be the summit over there, so I picked up my gear and headed that way

Great views to the west

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Great views to the west

This bump is the summit

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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This bump is the summit

GPS was wrong, Mt Warren to the right, the big hole ahead and false summit to right of GPS

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

Snow Nymph (snownymph)
GPS was wrong, Mt Warren to the right, the big hole ahead and false summit to right of GPS

Register entry (needs a can or container, this was in a baggie)

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Register entry (needs a can or container, this was in a baggie)

Only other entry, register placed a week ago. Hunter is going to be a stud at this rate.

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Only other entry, register placed a week ago. Hunter is going to be a stud at this rate.

Tioga Peak and Gardisky Lake, Cathedral Peak on the horizon to the left

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Tioga Peak and Gardisky Lake, Cathedral Peak on the horizon to the left

Cathedral Range from Lee Vining Peak

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Cathedral Range from Lee Vining Peak

Mono Craters from Lee Vining Peak

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Mono Craters from Lee Vining Peak

Played with my new iPhone for over an hour, got 3 bars and tried to post. Still have a lot to learn with this phone

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Played with my new iPhone for over an hour, got 3 bars and tried to post. Still have a lot to learn with this phone

Snow Nymph on Lee Vining Peak

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Snow Nymph on Lee Vining Peak

Heading back, this way was a lot easier than the way I came up

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Heading back, this way was a lot easier than the way I came up

I went too high (going up) because I was avoiding these bushes

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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I went too high (going up) because I was avoiding these bushes

The only wildlife I saw both days

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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The only wildlife I saw both days

Pretty colors

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Pretty colors

Pretty colors

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Pretty colors

Pretty colors

2008-09-15T17:26:16Z

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Pretty colors

I decided to try the 'conspicuous gully'

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

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I decided to try the 'conspicuous gully'

Saw a trail below, climbed down the rocks, trail disappeared, got stuck in bushes . . . BAD idea! Had to climb back up on hands and knees, break

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

Snow Nymph (snownymph)
Saw a trail below, climbed down the rocks, trail disappeared, got stuck in bushes . . . BAD idea! Had to climb back up on hands and knees, break

Happy to see the Cooler

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

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Happy to see the Cooler

Pipe along the steep slope?

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

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Pipe along the steep slope?

The conspicuous gully

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

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The conspicuous gully

A better way is to go right at the rock bump on the left, and head for the saddle with trees

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

Snow Nymph (snownymph)
A better way is to go right at the rock bump on the left, and head for the saddle with trees

Ate both days at Whoa Nellie Deli

2008-09-15T17:27:04Z

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Ate both days at Whoa Nellie Deli