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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:12:41 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:13:51 -0700

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

When I got there, it looked ugly

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:15:03 -0700

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When I got there, it looked ugly

but looked better to the south

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:16:05 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:17:16 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:18:39 -0700

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then it leveled out and the shade felt good

I followed the creek

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:19:46 -0700

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I followed the creek

Nice sound even with the iPod going

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:21:13 -0700

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Nice sound even with the iPod going

Looking back at Tioga Peak

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:22:21 -0700

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Looking back at Tioga Peak

Lee Vining Peak ridge comes into view

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:23:43 -0700

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Lee Vining Peak ridge comes into view

Lee Vining Peak (11,640')

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:24:47 -0700

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Lee Vining Peak (11,640')

Hiked up higher, Lee Vining Peak to the left

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:25:59 -0700

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Hiked up higher, Lee Vining Peak to the left

Looking back at Mt Dana

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:27:07 -0700

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Looking back at Mt Dana

Lots of flowers turning to weeds

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:28:32 -0700

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Lots of flowers turning to weeds

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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:29:44 -0700

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

Tioga Peak

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:30:43 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:31:51 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:32:58 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:33:38 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:34:34 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:35:26 -0700

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Great views to the west

This bump is the summit

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:36:19 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:37:22 -0700

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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)

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:37:48 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:38:15 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:38:55 -0700

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

Cathedral Range from Lee Vining Peak

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:39:33 -0700

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Cathedral Range from Lee Vining Peak

Mono Craters from Lee Vining Peak

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:40:14 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:41:03 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:41:35 -0700

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Snow Nymph on Lee Vining Peak

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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:42:33 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:43:54 -0700

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

The only wildlife I saw both days

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:44:05 -0700

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The only wildlife I saw both days

Pretty colors

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:45:10 -0700

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Pretty colors

Pretty colors

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:46:35 -0700

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Pretty colors

Pretty colors

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:47:52 -0700

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Pretty colors

I decided to try the 'conspicuous gully'

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:50:10 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:52:42 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:53:43 -0700

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Happy to see the Cooler

Pipe along the steep slope?

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:54:46 -0700

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Pipe along the steep slope?

The conspicuous gully

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:56:04 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:57:19 -0700

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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

nobody@smugmug.com (Snow Nymph (snownymph)) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:57:55 -0700

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Ate both days at Whoa Nellie Deli