High Sierra Topix

Saturday, 9 May 2009 (day 1 of 2)
Chukkar Pk, Deer Pk, and Piper plane wreck

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Chukkar and Deer from the north


Cactus in bloom


Wooley Bluecurls


TomG on the steep slope, Chukkar Peak is 3000' el gain


On to Deer Pk, drop 500', then gain 900'


Deer Peak


Then its "straight down" to the Piper plane wreck


Snow Nymph on the wing


We found the engine cover half buried

Wow that looks like a hot day!!
Great pictures as usual. Welcome back to good Sierra peak bagging.
Nice to run into you in Pearsonville.

Cori, you always have the most beautiful wildflower pictures... well, I don't know if cactus are in the wildflower catagory, but they're beautiful.

Thanks, Tom. Feels good to be back in the Sierra! Really hot that weekend, what a change after being in the snow for most of this year.

Rosie, Thanks! I put the cactus in the flower categoroy since it has nice blooms.



Sunday, 10 May 2009 (day 2 of 2)
Backus Peak dayclimb

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Amazing that flowers are still out in this heat!






Beautiful Joshua Trees


Five Fingers and Heller Rocks