High Sierra Topix

Saturday, 27 September 2008 (day 1 of 2)
Dragon Peak from Onion Valley

PHOTOS: http://snownymph.smugmug.com/gallery/60 ... Pc6#P-1-15

Dragon Peak (12,995'): Whitney Portal Store Message Board 2nd Annual Group Hike. 16 hiked, 11 summitted. BBQ after at Whitney Hostel. Dragon Peak is one of my favorite hikes! Fun hike and beautiful day!!!

Big group


Dragon Peak from Dead Mouse Lake


gain the ridge


I heard "Rock!" from above, dodged it and heard "uumph!" from behind, and something about "peanuts"


start of the climbing


and climbing (photo ctsy of TomG)


still going, great views!


the crack is above


climbing to the crack


El Michael goes first


a different view from below


GigaMike is having a good time


View of the others making their way to the crack


View from above


Tomcat's 10th time on this peak, doesn't even use hand holds


Dragon Peak (12,995') group shot


Descending


Me (photo ctsy of Tomcat)


Line up on the crack


descending the loose chute


back at the trailhead


BBQ at the Whitney Hostel

Wow, what a team of people! Sure enjooyed the photos; got to put Dragon on a to do list after seeing those photos.

Its one of my favorite peaks!

Sunday, 28 September 2008 (day 2 of 2)
Trailmaster Peak (12,336')

PHOTOS: http://snownymph.smugmug.com/gallery/60 ... 5441_kM8WA


The day after Dragon Peak . . . Sierra Sparkles almost had to work, but at the last minute got the ok to hike! Glad we waited! Tom Gossett and I had tired legs from the day before. Sparkles was tired from the early morning drive and work stress. We had a leisurely hike to Trailmaster Peak, lots of stops and goofing around. Fun day with good friends!

trees


clouds


fun

Man, you'd never catch me on a crack like that without a belay! Looks a terrific trip, though!

-B2

Great pictures looks like you had a real good time hope you didn't eat to much BBQ

Some awesome looking magma mingling features in that granite; looks like a terrific hike.