TR: East Mt. Watkins, Yosemite 5/21-5/23

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Slab avalanche on the south face of Clouds Rest
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View towards Half Dome
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[rimg]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg23 ... ed-1_1.jpg[/rimg]
Lots of pot holes on the ridge

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Aftermath of the slab avalanche
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[rimg]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg23 ... ited-1.jpg[/rimg]
Two waterfalls into Tenaya Canyon

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Cool rest stop at the only campsite along the Snow Creek trail on the return

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Bridalveil Falls on the drive out

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Yosemite Falls reflection
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Awesome! Loved the photos. Thanks for the report.
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Wow, what spectacular photos. Thanks for the wonderful TR, WD!!!

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Very nice report.. the 6/21-3 confuses me though..
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Re: TR: East Mt. Watkins, Yosemite 6/21-3

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5/21 - 5/23?
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Yes, this month. Sorry about the mistake.
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Most excellent! How were the skeeters in the valley?
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