eastern sierra spring touring
thought i would post a few photos from a spring ski touring trip with 4 of my close buddies from california which i try to make when i can. we spent a few days in mid may in an area outside of bishop, ca in the easter sierra nevada known as south lake (not to be confused with south lake tahoe, of course). from the vicinity of the lake and up to the ridges is all part of john muir wilderness; from the ridges of the high peaks and to the southwest is kings canyon nat'l park. although we were 2 weeks past prime during a low snow year and soaring temps, the corn was decent and the terrain and views simply sublime. most photos were taken by jason metzler and jeff levy, though a couple by me and perhaps by jon and geoff with one of their cameras.
couple images from the google for location and perspective
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view from camp
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the early stages of pizza
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morning at camp
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moon hanging over a triumvirate of couloirs on the eastern ridge of mt thompson
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lunch at 13,000', from the boundary looking into kings canyon nat'l park
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