Fresh starting out at the trailhead in TuolommeBill and Steve feeling strong after the car shuttleIt was pretty smoky all day the first dayObligatory trailhead sign photoThis is actually the next morning after the deluge.
Day 2: September 12, 2022: after the flood up and over Donohue Pass. 6.5 miles and 2,300′ of elevation gain.
Trenching around my tent to lead the runoff awayBill had the misfortune of setting up his tent hereBill hangs out stuff to dry. Hs tent in the spot uphill.Steve and his tent weathered the downpour wellSome of the localsBill heading up Donohue Pass. “This pass is pissing me off” Steve TennantBill at a water crossing below Donohue PassTimberline tarnsBill is much happier going downhillSteve “Smokin’ Joe” Tennant in the glorious country beyond Donohue Pass. I could still smell some smoke but it was clearing out fast.
Day 3: September 14, 2022: The smoke and rain clear out for our camp at Garnet Lake. 6.2 miles and 1,250′ of elevation gain.
Sunset at our camp at Garnet LakeMy tent at Garnet lakeWater level at Thousand Island LakeMe, Steve and Bill in a selfie at Thousand Island LakeSteve Tennant and Bill Smith Thousand Isalnd LakeMt. Banner above Thousand Island LakeSecond night’s camp near the Marie Lakes turnoffSunrise on day 3Bill and Steve having the morning Via. I think that is Mount Banner behind themGarnet Lake from our third night’s camp.
Days 4 & 5: September 15-16, 2022: Garnet Lake to Gladys Lake and then on to Red’s Meadow. 5.8 miles and 1,575′ of elevation gain.
Bill doing water filtering chores at Gladys lakeLove this shot Steve took of me with Ritter and Banner Smokin Joe with Mammoth Mountain behindRitter and Banner with some weather staring to move inMy tent on our fourth night’s camp at Gladys LakeSteve and Bill lunch at Shadow LakeJust in case there was any doubt Steve points out the JMT sign at Garnet Lake as we start out on day 3Bill and Steve breaking camp at Garnet LakeAnother postcard of Mount Banner from Garnet Lake
Our 5th and last day took us out by Devil’s Postpile National Monument and over the headwaters of the San Juaquin River. 8.15 miles and 750′ of elevation gain.
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