Lyell Canyon
Looking up Lyell Canyon towards Donahue Pass, Mt Lyell, and the Lyell Glacier
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Mt Lyell
A bigger tarn further down the pass. We've now officially crossed into Yosemite
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Mt Donahue and Yosemite
Over that mountain in the distance lies our destination, Tuolumne Meadows
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Mt Davis and the Davis Lakes Basin from climbing Donahue Pass
Climbing the JMT towards Donahue Pass and looking back near last night's camp.
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Ducks like dinner with a view
This duck was just cruising around in Davis Lake going under for food and coming back up and cruising around. Who could blame him,the view was incredible.
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Davis Lake Dreaming
Twilight sets on Davis Lakes making for a magical setting
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Piercing the sky
The last rays of light pierce the hazy sky above Davis Lake
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Trail to Davis Lakes
This trail is well worth the detour off the JMT. The basin you'll hike to has some amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
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The Sky's the Limit
A peaceful evening at camp staring at the sun setting on Mt Donahue and Donahue Pass
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Davis Lake and Mt Davis
The afternoon sun was setting on the gorgeous basin that the Davis Lakes sit in
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Banner Peak from Island Pass
A small tarn at Island Pass with great views of Banner Peak
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Thousand Island Lake and Banner Peak
Ascending the JMT on the way towards Island Pass and the Davis Lakes area
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Thousand Island Lake Trail Junction
Where most of the trails towards Thousand Island Lake meet up
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Banner Peak and Garnet Lake
Ascending out of Garnet Lake on JMT on the way to Thousand Island Lake
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Hiding from the wind
It was a windy night at camp, but we made the most of it and found a great seat with natural shelter.
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Sunset at Mt. Ritter, Banner Peak, and Garnet Lake
It was a windy night, but still beautiful
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Davis Lakes Basin
Taken during the "golden hour" from Davis Lakes. Such a worthwhile destination.
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