Woodchuck Country Trip Reports

[sekihiker]

For some reason, I didn't occur to me to post reports for my trips of 2016 because I spent less than two weeks in the mountains and only went to one new area. I looked at the photos the other day and thought some of them might be worth sharing. Hope you agree. Go to: http://www.sierrahiker.com/Trips2016/index.html

[oldranger]

Thanks Bill! Now I have to get on the stick and post my TRs.

[sekihiker]

Hey Mike. Even though we don't cover the ground we used to, I think it's a good idea to let younger folks know its still possible to get out and enjoy the wilds at an advanced age.
Bill

[will_jrob]

RE Western Anemone:
Encountered many on the rocky slopes above Highland Lake of Desolation Wilderness in late September.

[sekihiker]

RE Western Anemone:
Encountered many on the rocky slopes above Highland Lake of Desolation Wilderness in late September.

Great photo.

The ones I saw really brightened up my day!

[TehipiteTom]

Interesting reports, and cool photos.

That stand of pussypaws reminds me of this one I saw near Chewing Gum Lake in Emigrant.

In my experience, the mother load of Western Anemone is in the Trinity Alps--I saw tons of it, both blooming and in the Truffula Tree form, on a July trip back in 2009.

[sekihiker]

That stand of pussypaws reminds me of this one I saw near Chewing Gum Lake in Emigrant.

In my experience, the mother load of Western Anemone is in the Trinity Alps--I saw tons of it, both blooming and in the Truffula Tree form, on a July trip back in 2009.

That's an amazing stand of pussypaws.

I'd like to return to the anemone location earlier in the season when they are flowering. So Dr. Suess had a name for a plant with a look similar to the anemone in fruit and called it the Truffula Tree. I wonder if he was copying nature or if the shape came from his imagination.

I have a feeling the extensive stand of Lewisia leeana nearby would be spectacular in bloom. I'm looking forward to returning next summer.

Your flower photos are outstanding, Tom.

[FeetFirst]

RE Western Anemone:
Encountered many on the rocky slopes above Highland Lake of Desolation Wilderness in late September.

I was there the first week of September and really enjoyed all of the Truffula Trees!

[sekihiker]

I was there the first week of September and really enjoyed all of the Truffula Trees!

Outstanding photo.

By the way, that doesn't look like Level 1 country.