First patch of snow at about 5500 feet. Just patches of snow for the next mile or so.
02/10/2006 02:02 PM
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One of the frequent tree tags marking the trail, presumably to aid in the monthly snow surveys along this route.
02/10/2006 02:18 PM
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One last view into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne before the trail headed away from the reservoir.
02/10/2006 02:30 PM
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Arriving at the snowline at 6200ft. On my first trip I walked over that pond without even realizing that it was there. Here is this meadow in the summer. 02/10/2006 03:33 PM
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Slapped on the snowshoes for the remainder of the day. It was still in the 50s and I opted to stick with shorts and short sleeves. (The gaiters, gloves, and winter coat never did end up getting unpacked this weekend)
02/10/2006 03:52 PM
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The trail looped around to the right of the pond and then crossed the meadow.
02/10/2006 03:56 PM
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The back portion of the meadow was still recovering from a relativly recent burn and was a soggy mess this afternoon.
02/10/2006 04:00 PM
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Laurel Lake trail junction.
02/10/2006 04:25 PM
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This creek crossing was a bit dicey, but the snow bridge managed to hold my weight.
02/10/2006 04:41 PM
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