High elevation fun

[mar]

Wife and I decided to escape the valley heat and do a day-hike to a high-elevation lake along the 88 corridor. Cool and overcast when we reached the trailhead and spent a few minutes to acclimate. Daypacks loaded and off we went

Almost there:



The other side of the ridge:



A short hike from the top to this beautiful lake:


Lake-side:



Got on my favorite rock and rigged up:



Made a few casts:



Hooked up a few times:



Almost landed:



Beautiful cutt to hand:



Spent some time hanging out:




Steep hike back:



One last pic before heading down:



A few pics taken along the way:










A nice day to spend a summer day. We will be doing this more often.

[royewest]

Magical day -- thanks for sharing the pics.

[Mark Kranhold]

Mar, looked like a awesome day! My wife and I have been doing alot of Sierra hikes this summer as well. It is a nice way to spend a day with the wife and enjoy the beauty we live so close to. What lake is that if you dont mind me asking? Great photos.... Great post! Mark

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Wow..........hard to believe that is in California.

This is a very special post...thanks MAR.

[jbird]

Wow! Beautiful!!

[Kneedeep]

Looks terrific quality time!
Really enjoyed the great pics.
Thanks for posting this.

[NCL]

Very nice, thank you. That is a great photo of you and your wife, something you two can treasure for years to come.

[Jeff C.]

Excellent post Mar!

[Sammy]

awesome. This post made my day

[betty]

Thanks for those beautiful pics. Great way to spend any day.
Betty