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What a lovely place for lunch!

2009-08-03T21:28:33Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
What a lovely place for lunch!

There's that feeling again! Lunch is coming up!

2009-08-03T22:07:49Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
There's that feeling again! Lunch is coming up!

A beautiful stream, with, I believe, Lake Tahoe in the background.

2009-08-03T21:42:37Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
A beautiful stream, with, I believe, Lake Tahoe in the background.

Over the meadow near the top of Dick's Pass, looking back at Lake Susie.

2009-08-03T21:48:55Z

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Over the meadow near the top of Dick's Pass, looking back at Lake Susie.

And what a view it was. Unfortunately, my attempt to make it look like the tree was drinking from the lake didn't work out so well.

2009-08-03T21:51:34Z

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And what a view it was. Unfortunately, my attempt to make it look like the tree was drinking from the lake didn't work out so well.

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2009-10-19T06:32:47Z

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A moment to check out the spectacular view.

2009-08-02T21:44:10Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
A moment to check out the spectacular view.

The boys do get proud of their dirt!

2009-08-03T00:39:03Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The boys do get proud of their dirt!

Wild moss on that tree!

2009-08-03T22:11:06Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Wild moss on that tree!

Wow, how often do you see the bottom of a tree?

2009-08-03T23:14:23Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Wow, how often do you see the bottom of a tree?

Sunrise as viewed from our camp site. All of us slept under the stars this night. The wind picked up a bit, but it was still wonderful. I saw 2 very bright shooting stars, and I may have ...

2009-08-03T21:40:25Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Sunrise as viewed from our camp site. All of us slept under the stars this night. The wind picked up a bit, but it was still wonderful. I saw 2 very bright shooting stars, and I may have ...

Passing Rubicon, a group including a fellow wearing an Oljato t-shirt commented that the camp sites at Lake Genevieve were limited and may have been occupied. SPL JC decided to take their a ...

2009-08-03T23:15:52Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Passing Rubicon, a group including a fellow wearing an Oljato t-shirt commented that the camp sites at Lake Genevieve were limited and may have been occupied. SPL JC decided to take their a ...

You can see why it's called Stony Ridge Lake.

2009-07-15T16:39:10Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
You can see why it's called Stony Ridge Lake.

More for Steve, our resident rockhead! :-)

2009-08-03T22:03:56Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
More for Steve, our resident rockhead! :-)

Is that a mountain goat or a Boy Scout?

2009-08-03T21:58:44Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Is that a mountain goat or a Boy Scout?

This felt almost like the hi-dive over a swimming pool, but really high. Notice you're looking at the tops of the trees. I believe that is Grouse Lake.

2009-08-03T21:48:35Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
This felt almost like the hi-dive over a swimming pool, but *really* high. Notice you're looking at the tops of the trees. I believe that is Grouse Lake.

Wow.

2009-08-03T21:38:06Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Wow.

OK, so when you can't go around, can't go over, and can't go on, then DUCK!

2009-08-03T21:48:47Z

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OK, so when you can't go around, can't go over, and can't go on, then DUCK!

Looking back at Middle Velma. We camped about in the middle of the far shore. You can just see Fontanillis and Upper Velma behind it.

2009-08-03T22:24:49Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Looking back at Middle Velma. We camped about in the middle of the far shore. You can just see Fontanillis and Upper Velma behind it.

It was quiet a hike down the hill from the trail to Middle Velma Lake, but we had a nice camp site. Amy and I were tucked into this corner. We used the tent this night.

2009-08-03T22:02:21Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
It was quiet a hike down the hill from the trail to Middle Velma Lake, but we had a nice camp site. Amy and I were tucked into this corner. We used the tent this night.

Amy's first stream crossing!

2009-08-03T22:21:02Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Amy's first stream crossing!

The shore of Fontanillis Lake was beautiful, but not a lot of camping sites!

2009-08-03T22:59:07Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The shore of Fontanillis Lake was beautiful, but not a lot of camping sites!

Lake Tahoe (or, as some of the Scout's called it, Lake Taco).

2009-08-03T22:01:09Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Lake Tahoe (or, as some of the Scout's called it, Lake Taco).

Coming down the other side, Dick's Lake comes into view. We stopped to pump some water.

2009-08-03T22:05:00Z

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Coming down the other side, Dick's Lake comes into view. We stopped to pump some water.

WOW! Now we can see all the way back to Lake Aloha! Amazing!

2009-08-03T22:11:13Z

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WOW! Now we can see all the way back to Lake Aloha! Amazing!

Ah, she's enjoying this colorful collection of pine cones.

2009-08-04T00:21:25Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Ah, she's enjoying this colorful collection of pine cones.

A spring must feed water to this amzaing, colorful meadow high on the mountain slopes.

2009-08-03T21:36:16Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
A spring must feed water to this amzaing, colorful meadow high on the mountain slopes.

Passing by Half Moon Lake. It's a lot further down than it seems from the picture! Those are full sized trees down there.

2009-08-03T22:55:28Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Passing by Half Moon Lake. It's a lot further down than it seems from the picture! Those are full sized trees down there.

I love the colors in this shot.

2009-08-03T21:49:57Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
I love the colors in this shot.

Looking back at Lake Susie. Wow, that's a long way away, and a long way down!

2009-08-03T22:16:47Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Looking back at Lake Susie. Wow, that's a long way away, and a long way down!

Oh, there's that feeling again! Gilmore Lake, prepare for Troop 80!

2009-08-03T22:04:04Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Oh, there's that feeling again! Gilmore Lake, prepare for Troop 80!

Climbing towards Gilmore Lake we took a rest near these two interesting trees. Tom reckoned both had been struck by lightning, causing the unusual split growth.

2009-07-15T17:05:00Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Climbing towards Gilmore Lake we took a rest near these two interesting trees. Tom reckoned both had been struck by lightning, causing the unusual split growth.

The colors in the stone were starting to become more apparent.

2009-08-03T22:17:58Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The colors in the stone were starting to become more apparent.

Lake Heather's shore ws pretty darn rocky, at least on the trail side.

2009-08-03T22:28:37Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Lake Heather's shore ws pretty darn rocky, at least on the trail side.

The bridge and stream were right next to Lake Le Conte, a small and very beautiful setting for a break. Amy's file: I learned how to estimate hiking time, factoring in altitude, increas ...

2009-08-03T23:20:40Z

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The bridge and stream were right next to Lake Le Conte, a small and very beautiful setting for a break. Amy's file: I learned how to estimate hiking time, factoring in altitude, increas ...

The bridge was over this charming stream that came cascading down the hillside.

2009-08-03T22:10:09Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The bridge was over this charming stream that came cascading down the hillside.

A lonely sentinel keeps watch over fallen comrades.

2009-08-03T22:15:53Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
A lonely sentinel keeps watch over fallen comrades.

More Aloha Lake.

2009-08-03T22:03:18Z

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More Aloha Lake.

...Lake Aloha! As we had heard, the lake was low, and quite short on good camping sites. The setting was incredibly beautiful in a stark sort of way. Note the snow high up.

2009-08-03T21:37:36Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
...Lake Aloha! As we had heard, the lake was low, and quite short on good camping sites. The setting was incredibly beautiful in a stark sort of way. Note the snow high up.

Amy's file: I learned that when you are hiking on rocks and gravel, keep your feet close together under your pelvis to minimize rolling your ankles and losing your balance. THANK YOU to J ...

2009-08-03T22:02:34Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Amy's file: I learned that when you are hiking on rocks and gravel, keep your feet close together under your pelvis to minimize rolling your ankles and losing your balance. THANK YOU to J ...

The photo doesn't really capture the rich textures and sometimes astounding angles of the terrain.

2009-08-03T22:18:51Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The photo doesn't really capture the rich textures and sometimes astounding angles of the terrain.

On the boat dock at Echo Lake, just before boarding "Hobbes" for the ride to the other end of the lake.

2009-08-03T22:23:59Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
On the boat dock at Echo Lake, just before boarding "Hobbes" for the ride to the other end of the lake.

The view from the kitchen. Nice place to cook, eh?

2009-08-03T22:27:40Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The view from the kitchen. Nice place to cook, eh?

Who says you can't have luxury in the woods? Not only did we have granite counters, we had a granite coffee table! :-)

2009-08-03T22:10:39Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Who says you can't have luxury in the woods? Not only did we have granite counters, we had a granite coffee table! :-)

The view from Amy and Rich's camp.

2009-08-03T23:08:00Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The view from Amy and Rich's camp.

Looking back at Echo Lake. We boarded the boat at the far end and rode it to the close end before walking the rest of the way :-) This was an incredible view, but only one of many to come.

2009-08-03T23:18:50Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
Looking back at Echo Lake. We boarded the boat at the far end and rode it to the close end before walking the rest of the way :-) This was an incredible view, but only one of many to come.

The terrain climbing away from Echo Lake was rugged but beautiful.

2009-08-03T22:31:35Z

Richard Acuff (acuff)
The terrain climbing away from Echo Lake was rugged but beautiful.