Fishing Fourth Recess

Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

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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
Backpacking California Donahue Pass Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Lyell Canyon Mountains Mt Lyell Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Trail Wilderness Yosemite
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
Backpacking California Davis Lakes Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Mountains Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Sunset Wilderness Yosemite
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
Backpacking California Davis Lakes Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Mountains Mt Davis Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Wilderness Yosemite
Selfie at Island Pass
with Banner Peak in the distance
Backpacking Banner Peak California Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking Island Pass JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Mountains People Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Wilderness Yosemite selfie
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
Backpacking Banner Peak California Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Mountains Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Thousand Island Lake Wilderness Yosemite
Thousand Island Lake Trail Junction
Where most of the trails towards Thousand Island Lake meet up
Backpacking Banner Peak California Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Mountains Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Thousand Island Lake Wilderness Yosemite
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.
Backpacking California Davis Lakes Donahue Pass Eastern Sierra HDR Hiking JMT John Muir Wilderness Lake Landscape Meadow Mountains Mt Donahue Photography Sierra Nevada Summer Sunset Wilderness Yosemite