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R09 TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22 2016
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:36 pm
by cmon4day
Finally got to go BPing after not having gone in the last two years due to work commitments.
Took off from the Eagle Falls TH around 12:30 and parking was a ****. The crowds were even worse.
- View of Lake Tahoe going up towards Eagle Lake
- Above Eagle L. from the trail
Got to Fontanills Lake in the evening and the mosquitos were out, good thing it was breezy as that kept the mosquitos at bay. Set up camp and had a nice evening. In the morning woke up and took some pictures.
- Fontanillis in the morning with Dicks Peak in the background
This day was a layover day and while others went fishing, I decided to climb Dicks Peak.
- Selfie atop Dicks Peak
- Dicks, Fontanillis, and the Velma's from atop Dicks Peak
After I got back we hiked up to Dicks Lake to do some fishing. C&R many brookies in the 8" - 10" range
- Fishing @ Dicks Lake
On the way out we wanted to check out the Velma Lakes.
- Crossing the outlet stream from Upper Velma
- Upper Velma
All in all it was great to get back out into my beloved Wilderness. We all had a good time.
Re: TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:41 pm
by maverick
2 years is a way to long Vic, happy to read that you finally go out, and thank you for posting this wonderful TR and pictures. Hope this was just a start to a floodgate of trips for you to come.
Re: TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:06 pm
by BigMan
Thanks for posting. I've enjoyed that area.
How did you get to Dick's Peak? Via Dick's Pass?
Re: TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:34 pm
by balzaccom
Nice report! Glad you found a way to get back out on the trail. So where is your next trip?
Re: TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:56 pm
by cmon4day
Big Man,
I climbed Dicks Peak via the north ridge up from Fontanillis Lake.
Re: TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:27 pm
by paula53
Desolation Wilderness is a favorite destination of mine. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed reading it and the pictures were beautiful.
Re: TR: Fontanillis Lake, Desolation Wilderness, 7/20-7/22
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:14 pm
by cmon4day
maverick wrote:2 years is a way to long Vic, happy to read that you finally go out, and thank you for posting this wonderful TR and pictures. Hope this was just a start to a floodgate of trips for you to come.
balzaccom wrote:Nice report! Glad you found a way to get back out on the trail. So where is your next trip?
Mav & Balza, Things are looking up. I have another trip planned for next week. This time with one of my sons!!! Going back to Desolation for four days. This time out of the Wright L. TH.
Yeah!!