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March 13, 2018

Dreaming of more days like this.
📷 @dbrosander
#rodgersridge #mammothmountain

christyrosander

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Dreaming of more days like this. 📷 @dbrosander #rodgersridge #mammothmountain

4 days ago

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1/15

A couple weeks away!🙏 🌨️🏔️
Dave’s Run last season @mammothmountain
📷@dbrosander

christyrosander

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A couple weeks away!🙏 🌨️🏔️ Dave’s Run last season @mammothmountain 📷@dbrosander

5 days ago

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2/15

SWEATER WEATHER! 🍂

Sawyer continues to challenge and teach us about bravery and resilience. 💪 Guess what? It is great to do the hard things on your own, but sometimes at a crux, it is okay to embrace help.

In just a couple of days Sawyer will be TWO. He continues to call @dbrosander , Bop Bop and Ritty seems to be sticking for my name. His go to word when he doesn’t know something is still “THIS”. I hope he never stops.

Energy abounds from every cell of his little body. How he can talk and do all things at the same time, it is a mystery. Sawyer can have toddler conversions at the dinner table with 4 and 5 word sentences reflecting on people and his day.

Snow ski season is right around the corner for this little guy. 🎿🏔️❄️
SO FUN!
#bopbop #ritty #toddlerplay #letthembelittle #adventurefamily #outdoorfamilies #resilientkids #almosttwoyearsold #futurebigbrother

christyrosander

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SWEATER WEATHER! 🍂 Sawyer continues to challenge and teach us about bravery and resilience. 💪 Guess what? It is great to do the hard things on your own, but sometimes at a crux, it is okay to embrace help. In just a couple of days Sawyer will be TWO. He continues to call @dbrosander , Bop Bop and Ritty seems to be sticking for my name. His go to word when he doesn’t know something is still “THIS”. I hope he never stops. Energy abounds from every cell of his little body. How he can talk and do all things at the same time, it is a mystery. Sawyer can have toddler conversions at the dinner table with 4 and 5 word sentences reflecting on people and his day. Snow ski season is right around the corner for this little guy. 🎿🏔️❄️ SO FUN! #bopbop #ritty #toddlerplay #letthembelittle #adventurefamily #outdoorfamilies #resilientkids #almosttwoyearsold #futurebigbrother

1 week ago

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3/15

Fall fun with wild abandon at @brite_creek_farm Pumpkin Patch Festivities today. 🍂

What a cool experience visiting Jay and Hannah Shipman’s Tehachapi regenerative farm. They raise pastured-grass fed beef, chicken, turkey, eggs, vegetables, and so much more. We bought some goodies and came away with a future wish list. 🐄

Sawyer’s favorites: the tractor, running, and dirt. 🚜🎃🏃‍♂️ He was not much into a photo shoot today. 📷
#ritty #bopbop #almosttwo #parentalstoo #flannelshirtstyle

christyrosander

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Fall fun with wild abandon at @brite_creek_farm Pumpkin Patch Festivities today. 🍂 What a cool experience visiting Jay and Hannah Shipman’s Tehachapi regenerative farm. They raise pastured-grass fed beef, chicken, turkey, eggs, vegetables, and so much more. We bought some goodies and came away with a future wish list. 🐄 Sawyer’s favorites: the tractor, running, and dirt. 🚜🎃🏃‍♂️ He was not much into a photo shoot today. 📷 #ritty #bopbop #almosttwo #parentalstoo #flannelshirtstyle

2 weeks ago

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4/15

Come walk along and experience fall with us! Be sure to turn the sound up.

Video Highlights from Day 4 ”Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging”
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler @michellebeiswenger

christyrosander

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Come walk along and experience fall with us! Be sure to turn the sound up. Video Highlights from Day 4 ”Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging” #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler @michellebeiswenger

3 weeks ago

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5/15

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail.

The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way.

This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days.

Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially.

I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states.

This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows?

“NEVER say NEVER.”
~says Rockin’

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024

Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car

HIGHLIGHTS
🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight
🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly
🌟The colors, the colors, the colors
🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail
🌟Quick dips in glacier water
🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner
🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

christyrosander

•

Just a walk in the park. A colorful one I might add. Our final day was spent walking downhill all on-trail. The vibrant color of sky, leaves and water was almost a sensory overload in a most fantastic way. This is the kind of trip that feels like one has been in the mountains at least a couple of weeks. But in reality a mere few days. Creating this type of backpack (route) where the miles are not what you count but rather the day is counted in passes, creeks, peaks, basins, valleys, and talus fields. The online program Cal Topo and my older guidebooks has contributed to more successful trips than I can count. This summer especially. I am not quite ready for backpack season to end. I still have a couple trips I would like to fit in, but it seems that fall has now hit hard and swift across the western states. This summer I managed to climb 29 new to me peaks and slept on the ground backpacking 50 nights. I am already planning and dreaming of next year’s climbs, backpacks and just maybe a whole new sport in the mountains. Who knows? “NEVER say NEVER.” ~says Rockin’ INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024 Day 4 - Seventh Lake > Big Pine North Fork Trail > Big Pine Trailhead > drive to Bishop Pass Trailhead to pick up car HIGHLIGHTS 🌟The WHOLE day was a highlight 🌟Sitting down with Michelle and deciding to head home and get my head taken care of properly 🌟The colors, the colors, the colors 🌟Just casually jaunting down the trail 🌟Quick dips in glacier water 🌟Cheers to a great trip that the route actually went and to one great climbing partner 🌟Celebrating with coffee, chia pudding, and a turkey sandwich at Looney Beans in Bishop #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

3 weeks ago

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6/15

Come climb Cloudripper and Vagabond Peaks with us! 🩹🪨⚡️🧗🌄

Video Highlights from Day 3 ”Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging”
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

christyrosander

•

Come climb Cloudripper and Vagabond Peaks with us! 🩹🪨⚡️🧗🌄 Video Highlights from Day 3 ”Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging” #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

3 weeks ago

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7/15

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak.

My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day.

After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun.

After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique.

@michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake

LOWS & HIGHS
👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing
👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash
🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together
👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper
🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING!
🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds.
🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake
👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.

 DAY 3 PHOTOS:
1. Sunrise
2. Tarn above Fifth Lake
3. Fifth Lake
4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus
5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle
6. Cloudripper summit block
7. Cloudripper summit photo
8. Ascending Vagabond Peak
9. Vagabond summit photo
10. Sunset above Seventh Lake
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

christyrosander

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With a name like Cloudripper, who wouldn’t want to sit atop that peak. Not only is it the highest peak of the Inconsolable Range, but it is one of California’s fabled 13ers. It did not disappoint and we combined it easily with fellow 13er Vagabond Peak. My day didn’t start out so great. I ended up stupidly hitting an overhanging rock picking up my pack after a little down climb and split my head open. Michelle quickly patched me up with steri-strips and we went on with our day. After making our way from Fifth Lake to Seventh Lake, we stored gear at Seventh Lake. The first objective, the saddle, was not fun. It was loose and steep. Best part…eating lunch at the top. The rest of the climb up to the summit of Cloudripper was quite fun. After a quick descent, we made our way to Vagabond Peak. So open, easy, and quick. By choice I headed up a line that had lots of little class 3 moves. The handholds on Vagabond’s rocks are formed like jugs at an inside climbing gym. Very unique. @michellebeiswenger and I made it back to camp at Seventh Lake just as the sun set on the horizon. A few glitches, but one fine day. INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024 Day 3 - 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass > Fifth Lake > Seventh Lake > Cloudripper Peak > Vagabond Peak > Seventh Lake LOWS & HIGHS 👎Felt clumsy in the morning, like my legs were not obeying what my head was directing 👎Hit my upper forehead on a rock that resulted in an open gash 🌟Michelle, with her mad nursing skills, steri-stripped the cut together 👎Hiking up steep loose talus on the approach saddle to Cloudripper 🌟Getting to the summit of Cloudripper, views? AMAAAAAZING! 🌟Fun class 3 climb up Vagabond Peak. Lots of great handholds. 🌟Beautiful sunset light on Seventh Lake 👎Headache at the end of the day. I had trouble with basic tasks.  DAY 3 PHOTOS: 1. Sunrise 2. Tarn above Fifth Lake 3. Fifth Lake 4. Climbing up very steep, loose talus 5. Michelle almost topping out the saddle 6. Cloudripper summit block 7. Cloudripper summit photo 8. Ascending Vagabond Peak 9. Vagabond summit photo 10. Sunset above Seventh Lake #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist

3 weeks ago

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8/15

Come climb Mount Agassiz with us! 🪨🏔️☀️🧗

Video Highlights from Day 2 “Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging”
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist @michellebeiswenger

christyrosander

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Come climb Mount Agassiz with us! 🪨🏔️☀️🧗 Video Highlights from Day 2 “Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging” #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler #sierrasamplerlist @michellebeiswenger

3 weeks ago

View on Instagram |

9/15

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip.

First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win.

Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders.

Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes.

The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Morning coffee from my tent
💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good
💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass
💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw
💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day
 DAY 2 PHOTOS:
1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz
2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz
3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line
4. Agassiz summit photo!
5. Steep 2,000 feet down
6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass
7. Trying to find a safe line up
8. Michelle almost to the top
9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw
10. Sunset below Jigsaw
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

christyrosander

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I just love reflecting back on a day that you think, “That was freakin’ awesome.” OR “This was the hardest and most challenging day and I am glad I am still alive!” Whelp this was Day 2 of the Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging trip. First off @michellebeiswenger and I headed 2,000 feet up Mount Agassiz (all talus). I have passed by Mount Agassiz a few times through the years with intentions of climbing the peak. Just shy of 14,000 feet, it dominates the area. This monster of a peak was definitely was on my unfinished business list. I loved every minute of this peak with great rewards at the summit. Win win. Next up Jigsaw Pass was to be reckoned with is an understatement. The first obstacle, crossing a huge moraine to access the pass. It took longer than expected with slow and tedious travel through boulders. Jigsaw Pass from the west is difficult to locate. We had discriptions, maps and a compass bearing, but the visual of exactly where to safely head up was unclear. Michelle and I located what we thought should go and it worked. A fun class 3 climb that zig zagged up a couple of chutes. The east side of Jigsaw is gentle with little talus. Luckily, a couple miles down we found water and a lovely flat area with views just as daylight wained. INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024 Day 2 - Tarn below Mount Agassiz > Mount Agassiz summit > Jigsaw Pass > 1st tarn below Jigsaw Pass HIGHLIGHTS 💫Morning coffee from my tent 💫View of Palisade Range and Palisade Glacier from top of Mount Agassiz, pretty crazy good 💫Finding the correct route up Jigsaw Pass 💫The fun class 3 climb up Jigsaw 💫Beautiful sunset light at the end of a challenging day  DAY 2 PHOTOS: 1. Early morning climb up Mount Agassiz 2. Steep talus near the top of Mount Agassiz 3. View of Palisade Glacier, Mount Sill, and North Palisade from Agassiz ridge line 4. Agassiz summit photo! 5. Steep 2,000 feet down 6. Starting the search for Jigsaw Pass 7. Trying to find a safe line up 8. Michelle almost to the top 9. Shouts for joy at the top of Jigsaw 10. Sunset below Jigsaw #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

4 weeks ago

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10/15

Come climb Mount Goode with us! ☕️🌄🏔️🏊🏻
Video Highlights from Day 1 ”Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging”
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

christyrosander

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Come climb Mount Goode with us! ☕️🌄🏔️🏊🏻 Video Highlights from Day 1 ”Inconsolable Range Peak Bagging” #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

4 weeks ago

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11/15

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip.

@michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely.

INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024
Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake
Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz

HIGHLIGHTS
💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road
💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack
💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun
💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake
💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent
 DAY 1 PHOTOS:
1. Bishop Pass Trailhead
2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake
3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective)
4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake
5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives)
6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake)
7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range)
8. Michelle, one with the talus
9. Mount Goode summit
10. Camp below Mount Agassiz
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

christyrosander

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A good strong climbing partner, promise of fall colors, a forecast of blue skies with mild temps and two hearts that love climbing to high places is a recipe for one fine backpacking trip. @michellebeiswenger and I headed to the Inconsolable Range located north of the Palisade Range in the high Sierra. Its presence to say the least is…intimidating. On this trip we set out to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13, 525’) and Vagabond Peak (13,374’) crossing from Bishop Pass over crazy hard Jigsaw Pass (12,756) and down into Big Pine North Fork Creek. After reading a few trip reports, I knew the crux of this route would be finding and getting over Jigsaw Pass safely. INCONSOLABLE RANGE BACKPACK SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2024 Pre-trip - Car shuttle leaving one car at Big Pine Trailhead and another at Bishop Pass Trailhead, hiked in a couple of miles to Long Lake Day 1 - Long Lake > Bishop Lake > summit of Mount Goode > Bishop Pass > tarn below Mount Agassiz HIGHLIGHTS 💫Fall lighting and colors along the South Lake Road 💫Climbing Mount Goode without a full backpack 💫Views, views and more views from the top of Mount Goode, so fun 💫Lounging for a good bit of time at Bishop Lake 💫Setting up and sleeping in my tent  DAY 1 PHOTOS: 1. Bishop Pass Trailhead 2. Getting lost in the aspens along South Lake 3. Long Lake with view of Mount Goode in the distance (first objective) 4. Mount Goode from south end of Long Lake 5. Mount Agassiz and Jigsaw Pass from Bishop Pass Trail (tomorrow’s objectives) 6. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Bishop Lake) 7. Climbing Mount Goode (view of Mount Agassiz and Inconsolable Range) 8. Michelle, one with the talus 9. Mount Goode summit 10. Camp below Mount Agassiz #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasamplerlist

4 weeks ago

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12/15

Video Highlights from Day 3 “Mini Circle of Solitude Peak Bagging Route” 💫⛰️🥰
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #kchbr #sierrasampler

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Video Highlights from Day 3 “Mini Circle of Solitude Peak Bagging Route” 💫⛰️🥰 #summerofunfinishedbusiness #kchbr #sierrasampler

1 month ago

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13/15

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled.

I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward.

MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024:
Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead
#summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler

FINAL TRIP PHOTOS :
    1.    Sunrise
    2.    Climbing South Guard Peak
    3.    Summit photo
    4.    Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass
    5.    Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake
    6.    Reflection Lake from lunch spot
    7.    A very rare find
    8.    Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake
    9.    Bubbs Creek
    10.   Camp at Vidette Meadow
#sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

christyrosander

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“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit I thought it fitting to end this trip write up with a quote from one of my favorite books. Maybe because of the clouds, the drama, danger, light, darkness, threatening weather, and joy I felt just like a Hobbit as I traveled. I am heading out tomorrow for another adventure with my good hiking buddy @michellebeiswenger . As this journey was the next one promises even more. Onward. MINI CIRCLE OF SOLITUDE TRAMP SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2024: Day 3/4 - Longley Pass > South Guard Peak > Reflection Lake > East Lake > Vidette Meadow > Onion Valley Trailhead #summerofunfinishedbusiness #sierrasampler FINAL TRIP PHOTOS : 1. Sunrise 2. Climbing South Guard Peak 3. Summit photo 4. Lake WL3496 below Longley Pass 5. Gully down leading down to Reflection Lake 6. Reflection Lake from lunch spot 7. A very rare find 8. Unnamed pond on the way to East Lake 9. Bubbs Creek 10. Camp at Vidette Meadow #sierrasampler #summerofunfinishedbusiness

1 month ago

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14/15

Out and about the town of Mammoth Lakes with Sawyer 🚲🛝🪨🚋🌅#22monthsold

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Out and about the town of Mammoth Lakes with Sawyer 🚲🛝🪨🚋🌅#22monthsold

1 month ago

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