MrBill's Albums

Low Tide Beach Walk, February 1, 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:01:14 +0000

Around the Condo, September 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:08:12 +0000

Miscellaneous photos during our down time.

Horseshoe Slab, September 27, 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:06:54 +0000

We spent the day exploring the lower end of Horseshoe Slab, climbing a few routes, and freeing one stuck piece of gear when we tried to set up a rappel.

Mammoth Mountain, September 26, 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:04:48 +0000

We hiked up and down Mammoth Mountain via Mammoth Pass and Dragon's Back Trail.

Horseshoe and Sunshine Slabs, September 25, 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:02:22 +0000

We checked out the lower end of Horseshoe Slab but found another party working there today, so we looked at the prospects for practicing our anchor-building and rappelling, then did a quick investigation of Sunshine Slab before returning to the condo before afternoon rain.

Lookout Peak Spur, September 24, 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:59:14 +0000

We started late from Mosquito Flat on a mid-week hike to Lookout Peak above Ruby Lake. We got as far as the minor summit to the peak's south when we reached our turnaround time. We're getting slow scrambling on talus!

The Gong Show Approach, September 23, 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:56:45 +0000

Short but strenuous approach to the base of the Gong Show wall, including the creek crossing, and scrambling over difficult Class 2 terrain while wearing two packs of climbing gear.

Reversed Peak, September 22, 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:50:53 +0000

Hike up and down Reversed Peak, from the June Lakes ball field.

Around the Condo, September 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:57:35 +0000

Photos taken around the condo.

On the Drive Home, September 13, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:41:17 +0000

Selected photos taken on my drive home from Mammoth Lakes.

Mount Conness East Ridge, September 12, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:39:39 +0000

Photos taken on our hike part-way up the climber's route on the East Ridge, then to the top of the East Ridge for lunch before descending.

Crystal Crag, September 10, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:37:25 +0000

A climb up the North Arête to the Crystal, traverse to the rappel station, then descent of the west face.

Horseshoe Slabs, September 9, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:36:19 +0000

Photos taken on our hike around Horseshoe Lake with a close-up inspection of Horseshoe Slabs.

North Dome, September 8, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:34:12 +0000

Photos taken on our hike from Porcupine Creek Trailhead to North Dome and back again.

The Gong Show and Iris Slab, September 7, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:32:28 +0000

Photos taken on our hike to the Gong Show wall and to Iris Slab.

On the Drive There, September 5, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:28:50 +0000

Selected photos taken during the drive from home to Mammoth Lakes.

Half Dome, August 1975

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:16:05 +0000

Christmas Eve

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:16:57 +0000

Family photos from Christmas Eve

Low Tide Beach Walk, December 23, 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:10:57 +0000

Lee Vining to Columbia, October 19, 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:50:59 +0000