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Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:28 pm
by kpeter
Thank you Maverick, that is very polite for a photographer of your caliber to say something nice about my amateurish efforts. I have fun with it.

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:24 pm
by EasternSierra
Awesome trip report! We are doing this trip in early September. I'm hoping the passes will have less snow then!

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:59 pm
by orbweaver
This is a really great trip report, especially with hints on stream crossings. I went over Piute Pass in 2005, much like you did KPeter, but I haven't done the whole loop. So, next week, 8/10/2011, I'm starting from North Lake Campground. I'm 68 and I figure this is the last time I'm going to have the energy to do this long a High Sierra trip. I'll try to get a trip report together when I get home.

Tom

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:03 pm
by Timberline
Splendid TR, kpeter, and wonderful pix to boot! Reading it was like reliving my own loop trip many years ago. I've always felt this route is one of the best extended hikes the Sierra has to offer. Thanks for contributing your personal account of it. =D>

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:31 pm
by windknot
Great photos and a wonderfully engaging report, I felt like I was along with you on the journey. Those last steps up to the South Lake trailhead parking lot certainly do feel a little mocking. :)

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:08 am
by LMBSGV
Thank you for posting your report and wonderful photos. As windknot said, I felt I was with you on your journey.

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:59 pm
by frediver
Great post, thanks.
I am considering either a N/S loop or Lamarck Col-S. lake loop in mid Sept.
just before my 60th. The weather conditions have really thrown a wrench into
plans this year, I hope winter snows do not start early. Whacha think???

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:52 pm
by oldranger
Kpeter

Great TR! I have 3 due but don't even have time to read all of the TRs let alone write mine! Glad someone is on the ball!

Mike

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:32 pm
by orbweaver
"Who can do anything he used to, it just takes a little longer!"

Exactly right for me, except I'd remove the "little". :)

Re: TR: South Lake to North Lake to South Lake complete loop

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 2:32 pm
by DoyleWDonehoo
KPeter, that was an awesome trip with some great pictures. I tip my hat to you for your planning and execution. And nothing like some trips to drop a few extra pounds: I have lost 10 pounds so far myself (starting from the time I saw you on the trail earlier this year). I have done segments of that trip, but never put together like that. That was a good plan. That area is one of my favorites in the Sierra. I have long wanted to go up to Ladder Lake (there use to be a trail to it), and I think one of your pictures had Ladder Cascade in it. Good TR!!