High Sierra Topix

old and slow wrote:Gabe, another great TR (picking right up from your earlier report in May), a very fun read with excellent fotos too. It really is a treasure to share adventures like these with someone special and you really capture that feeling well-- my wife and I started backpacking late in life but she's still able to accompany me on some of the easier trips and it always is a time "full of joy and happiness". Thanks for sharing.

old and slow,

I'm really glad you enjoyed our story and my writing. Mel will be very happy to know that you liked her pictures. I agree it really is a treasure to have someone to share your adventures with. While I love my solo rompings (and look forward to them), I surely don't laugh as much by myself than with trips with Mel. I'm happy that you and your wife are able to still enjoy backpacking, thats what we hope to continue to do for a long time.

Gabe

Great report - thanks for sharing!

Do I spy a McHale?

FeetFirst wrote:
Do I spy a McHale?

Yes you do. My LBP 37 my trusty "other" partner in crime, with me on every trip the last 5 years and looking none the worse.


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Fantastic trip report!
I was hoping to find a recent report as I will be heading to Dusey Basin on the 26th through the 28th of this month.
Not being a fisherman I was hoping for some input on places to explore while we are there.
We will really only have one day (the 27th) to explore so any input would be appreciated.

cahikr wrote:Fantastic trip report!
I was hoping to find a recent report as I will be heading to Dusey Basin on the 26th through the 28th of this month.
Not being a fisherman I was hoping for some input on places to explore while we are there.
We will really only have one day (the 27th) to explore so any input would be appreciated.

On our way down from the pass we stopped and had lunch somewhere near the lake around 11,400 ft elevation and it was incredibly beautiful, I would of liked to explore that area and the surrounding lakers better (we spent the most of our time ~ 10,800 ft). We had plans to day hike up to Knapsack pass to get a better view of Dusy and the Palisade Basin but weather squashed that plan, I suspect the views are pretty but I haven't been up there.

If I weren't I fishing I would walk up the creeks connecting the lakes at 10,800 and 11,400 ft, taking ample time to just sit and soak in the serenity with a good book. Mel would take more photos of the lakes and panos. I'm not a climber/peak bagger so maybe others can speak to that, but it would seem you are in striking distances of some nice peaks.

Best of Luck.

Thanks for the tips.