Thor Peak attempt, Plan C
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Ranboze called to let everyone know it was snowing in Bishop. So we made Plan B over the phone, meet at Union Wash and do Mt Inyo. Meeting time was 6:30am, but when Tomcat didn't show, Sparkles called and he just woke up. It was cold so we went to Lone Pine for breakfast and to decide on Plan C. We didn't have maps or waypoints for Inyo since it was decided after everyone was on the road. Thor should be easy, we thought. The North Fork Lone Pine trail was really pretty with snow. I think maybe we had too much fun on the way and time flew. Ranboze asked about a turnaround time, and about 20 min later I slipped on a slanted rock covered with snow and ice. My bad shoulder took most of the impact, so that's when I agreed we should turn back. Tomcat met us at Whitney Cafe, where we made plans for a Sunday hike.
Looks like winter
Icicles
North Fork Lone Pine
Fall and winter
Below the ledges
On the ledges
Climbing, and view of the Inyos
No tracks to follow from Lower Boy Scout Trail
Looking down from our turn-around point
Its downhill from here
Clouds opened up for a few seconds
Colors
Back to the ledges
No summit, but a great day on the mountain!
