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this was a a solo trip although it started with Rob who was with Tarah and (as far as i remember someone else) so quickly parted their company and shoot for Dade. This was a weekend right after a light snow so it added much needed texture to otherwise bare rock.
This was the day when Eugene flew in to accent to Whitney but unfortunately due to the weather we had to postpone it for later. We stayed overnight in Alabama Hills, which allowed me to take a few shots of the sunrise from the valley (I bet it’s even better from the Inyos) Yes, we did a quick scout over to the e-ledges and this is where we got stuck.. not to mention that by that time my water bottle was completely frozen.
Mount Bradley and PhD – The two peaks I would not forget because of the exactly two memories – the smoke of wildfires that was all-encompassing and because I was stupid enough to decide to adhere to my intermittent fasting regiment (breaking the window at 4PM sharp with 4 hour window, which meant precisely the entire day at altitudes of over 13k w/o any food what so ever – so foolish – never do it guys… never).
It was a day trip and as the name suggested we’ve traversed via PhD – which is a cool-looking peak on its own. Started at Onion Valley TH, via Independence Creek, south of the ridge and then descending as little as possible over the Pinyon Creek, we’ve summited via the north slope of Bradley. Because I was fasting and because of the smoke I was the slowest on this trip (which means nothing really, but it’s always nice to beat Jose (that never happened to me really))
Clyde Minaret – the highest and perhaps the most strikingly looking peaks in the chain. We did this peak in a rather long day hike as we wanted to be there by the lakes (Minaret Lake specifically) before the sunrise to picture (you’ve guessed it) the first light. I should say the obvious.. Ansel Adams Wilderness is an incredible area and if you haven’t been – please strongly consider.
We did he peak via Class 3 Red Rock route, my memory holds it to be solid Sierra Class 3 with some moderate exposure (close to what Norman Clyde was) albeit we didn’t have to use any rappelling gear.
I also remember that this was the peak where I lost my gray BD helmet (it rolled somewhere of the south slope) so if you ever find it – please return. (it has a dainese sticker on it)
A quick hike up to the summit of the Mt Carillon. We started around 2AM in the morning and approached it via the chute right below the Lower Boy Scout Lake. Easy walk up considering a firm snow and good company.
Clyde Minaret – the highest and perhaps the most strikingly looking peaks in the chain. We did this peak in a rather long day hike as we wanted to be there by the lakes (Minaret Lake specifically) before the sunrise to picture (you’ve guessed it) the first light. I should say the obvious.. Ansel Adams Wilderness is an incredible area and if you haven’t been – please strongly consider.
We did he peak via Class 3 Red Rock route, my memory holds it to be solid Sierra Class 3 with some moderate exposure (close to what Norman Clyde was) albeit we didn’t have to use any rappelling gear.
I also remember that this was the peak where I lost my gray BD helmet (it rolled somewhere of the south slope) so if you ever find it – please return. (it has a dainese sticker on it)
A quick hike up to the summit of the Mt Carillon. We started around 2AM in the morning and approached it via the chute right below the Lower Boy Scout Lake. Easy walk up considering a firm snow and good company.
Hazy skies but clear mind. We climbed to Lone Pine Peak (we being myself, Lorenzo, Lauren and Hayla). There was one of my 2017 close calls when a giant bolder slid underneath me and took off roaring down the chute. We spent the night a few hundred feet below the summit and boy the sunrise was amazing. That haze really made it look different, less saturated and more delicate. Really enjoyed this trip and will definitely come back one day. We almost met Sarah and Peter, as they were accenting the North Ridge, but we decided not to wait for them and just left them a present at the top. Btw.. that haze is because of burning forest somewhere near Olancha
Clyde Minaret – the highest and perhaps the most strikingly looking peaks in the chain. We did this peak in a rather long day hike as we wanted to be there by the lakes (Minaret Lake specifically) before the sunrise to picture (you’ve guessed it) the first light. I should say the obvious.. Ansel Adams Wilderness is an incredible area and if you haven’t been – please strongly consider.
We did he peak via Class 3 Red Rock route, my memory holds it to be solid Sierra Class 3 with some moderate exposure (close to what Norman Clyde was) albeit we didn’t have to use any rappelling gear.
I also remember that this was the peak where I lost my gray BD helmet (it rolled somewhere of the south slope) so if you ever find it – please return. (it has a dainese sticker on it)
Merriam and Royce was an ambitious day hike w/ Lorenzo. As usual we (myself mostly) insisted on an idea that it would be great to picture it at the sunrise and so we started somewhere around 1-2AM, if not earlier (can’t remember now). But I remember clearly how we barely made it by the lake, just a few minutes before actual sunrise - this was, perhaps, the most exciting part of this entire hike! The climb itself was rather ordinary (at least as I remember it) with some moderate exposure, despite being ranked class 4 (we took the the Northeast Chute). We promptly traversed over to Royce via the saddle, summited, descended and headed back to TH.
Ps… The sunrise was perhaps the most memorable moment as the lake was only a few inches frozen and the surface was still clear of snow. The haze of distant fires casted the light in a softer spectrum (aka picture perfect setup)
A quick hike up to the summit of the Mt Carillon. We started around 2AM in the morning and approached it via the chute right below the Lower Boy Scout Lake. Easy walk up considering a firm snow and good company.
Mount Bradley and PhD – The two peaks I would not forget because of the exactly two memories – the smoke of wildfires that was all-encompassing and because I was stupid enough to decide to adhere to my intermittent fasting regiment (breaking the window at 4PM sharp with 4 hour window, which meant precisely the entire day at altitudes of over 13k w/o any food what so ever – so foolish – never do it guys… never).
It was a day trip and as the name suggested we’ve traversed via PhD – which is a cool-looking peak on its own. Started at Onion Valley TH, via Independence Creek, south of the ridge and then descending as little as possible over the Pinyon Creek, we’ve summited via the north slope of Bradley. Because I was fasting and because of the smoke I was the slowest on this trip (which means nothing really, but it’s always nice to beat Jose (that never happened to me really))
A quick hike up to the summit of the Mt Carillon. We started around 2AM in the morning and approached it via the chute right below the Lower Boy Scout Lake. Easy walk up considering a firm snow and good company.
This was my second trip to Whitney. Me and Nick took a regular route to the top. We summit it twice actually within 24 hours hoping to cross over to Russel but packs were too heavy for mountaineer’s route descent. no bueno
Mt. McAdie - topographically situated just a little over 2 miles south of the famous Mt. Whitney, but the fact is it’s miles and miles away from it in terms of strenuousness.
We’ve started as one should – Whitney portal (Rob, Lorenzo, Cindy, Jose and myself). Following Lone Pine Creek first but soon parting away from Whitney trail (for good) aiming for Consultation Lake. Nothing remarkable on the approach except that it always surprises me how desolate a wilderness can be. With one of the busiest trails in Sierra Nevada less than a mile away from us, we haven’t seen or heard a single soul. I really appreciate mountains for the fact that no matter how crowded it may seem on a trailhead they always provide enough room for everyone.
Ascending Arc Pass (shoulder between Mallory and McAdie) was also relatively easy but myself and Lorenzo were a little faster so we decided to proceed to McAdie and not to wait for Rob and Jose.
The chute was full of snow, pretty solid (albeit a bit wet as we were somewhat late) – there were a few sketchy moments approaching the saddle but nothing too technical (again, there was much snow that year)
Dropping over to the west face of the mountain we summited it rather quickly following a number of (quite defined) paths.
Reverse path was not really remarkable.
Clyde Minaret – the highest and perhaps the most strikingly looking peaks in the chain. We did this peak in a rather long day hike as we wanted to be there by the lakes (Minaret Lake specifically) before the sunrise to picture (you’ve guessed it) the first light. I should say the obvious.. Ansel Adams Wilderness is an incredible area and if you haven’t been – please strongly consider.
We did he peak via Class 3 Red Rock route, my memory holds it to be solid Sierra Class 3 with some moderate exposure (close to what Norman Clyde was) albeit we didn’t have to use any rappelling gear.
I also remember that this was the peak where I lost my gray BD helmet (it rolled somewhere of the south slope) so if you ever find it – please return. (it has a dainese sticker on it)
Clyde Minaret – the highest and perhaps the most strikingly looking peaks in the chain. We did this peak in a rather long day hike as we wanted to be there by the lakes (Minaret Lake specifically) before the sunrise to picture (you’ve guessed it) the first light. I should say the obvious.. Ansel Adams Wilderness is an incredible area and if you haven’t been – please strongly consider.
We did he peak via Class 3 Red Rock route, my memory holds it to be solid Sierra Class 3 with some moderate exposure (close to what Norman Clyde was) albeit we didn’t have to use any rappelling gear.
I also remember that this was the peak where I lost my gray BD helmet (it rolled somewhere of the south slope) so if you ever find it – please return. (it has a dainese sticker on it)
Merriam and Royce was an ambitious day hike w/ Lorenzo. As usual we (myself mostly) insisted on an idea that it would be great to picture it at the sunrise and so we started somewhere around 1-2AM, if not earlier (can’t remember now). But I remember clearly how we barely made it by the lake, just a few minutes before actual sunrise - this was, perhaps, the most exciting part of this entire hike! The climb itself was rather ordinary (at least as I remember it) with some moderate exposure, despite being ranked class 4 (we took the the Northeast Chute). We promptly traversed over to Royce via the saddle, summited, descended and headed back to TH.
Ps… The sunrise was perhaps the most memorable moment as the lake was only a few inches frozen and the surface was still clear of snow. The haze of distant fires casted the light in a softer spectrum (aka picture perfect setup)
This was the second day of Eugeneâs trip to CA in February of 2018. After failed attempt to summit Whitney and a miserable next day attempt on Morgan South we headed up the Death Valley for some warm and welcoming weather. We didnât have much time before the sunset so we settled on Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and it was the right choice. A small hint for those travelling and taking pictures is to go to the right of the parking lot, in about a mile the footprints will disappear and if you lucky enough youâll get that 30 seconds of low sun just right.
Mt. McAdie - topographically situated just a little over 2 miles south of the famous Mt. Whitney, but the fact is it’s miles and miles away from it in terms of strenuousness.
We’ve started as one should – Whitney portal (Rob, Lorenzo, Cindy, Jose and myself). Following Lone Pine Creek first but soon parting away from Whitney trail (for good) aiming for Consultation Lake. Nothing remarkable on the approach except that it always surprises me how desolate a wilderness can be. With one of the busiest trails in Sierra Nevada less than a mile away from us, we haven’t seen or heard a single soul. I really appreciate mountains for the fact that no matter how crowded it may seem on a trailhead they always provide enough room for everyone.
Ascending Arc Pass (shoulder between Mallory and McAdie) was also relatively easy but myself and Lorenzo were a little faster so we decided to proceed to McAdie and not to wait for Rob and Jose.
The chute was full of snow, pretty solid (albeit a bit wet as we were somewhat late) – there were a few sketchy moments approaching the saddle but nothing too technical (again, there was much snow that year)
Dropping over to the west face of the mountain we summited it rather quickly following a number of (quite defined) paths.
Reverse path was not really remarkable.
Picture Puzzle & Chocolate Peak – An easy approach from South Lake TH. This time it was me, Jose and Rob, we’ve approached Picture Puzzle via Ruwau Lake, hopping on a NE ‘shoulder’ between 12900 and 13000. To get to an actual summit one has to follow an incredible ridge south of the first (false) summit (nothing technical)
We’ve descended via Chocolate Peak and quickly hopping over on a Bishop Pass trail, just above Long Lake. Very good day trip.