Bill and Stella descend to the Saddlebag Lake dam. Note the low lake level. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill and Stella descend to the Saddlebag Lake dam.
Title
Bill and Stella descend to the Saddlebag Lake dam.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 09:34:07.
Frank and Stella descend through the forest below Saddlebag Lake. On this section we alternately gain and lose the faint use trail.
Frank and Stella descend through the forest below Saddlebag Lake.
Title
Frank and Stella descend through the forest below Saddlebag Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
56 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 09:47:36.
We arrive at the meadow that marks the start of the Hall Natural Area.
We arrive at the meadow that marks the start of the Hall Natural Area.
Title
We arrive at the meadow that marks the start of the Hall Natural Area.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 09:59:35.
Bill and Stella proceed up the trail toward the Hall Hut. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill and Stella proceed up the trail toward the Hall Hut.
Title
Bill and Stella proceed up the trail toward the Hall Hut.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 09:59:59.
We pass by the Hall Hut, held up by the sturdy tree at the left. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
We pass by the Hall Hut, held up by the sturdy tree at the left.
Title
We pass by the Hall Hut, held up by the sturdy tree at the left.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
42 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 10:01:02.
Frank and Stella continue up Hall Valley on the use trail.
Frank and Stella continue up Hall Valley on the use trail.
Title
Frank and Stella continue up Hall Valley on the use trail.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 10:31:33.
Our route climbs up this slope somewhere. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Our route climbs up this slope somewhere.
Title
Our route climbs up this slope somewhere.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 10:31:49.
Bill decides we need to leave the trail no later than this point. We could have left the trail earlier, but I was hoping to find a more established use trail climbing to Alpine Lake above. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill decides we need to leave the trail no later than this point.
Title
Bill decides we need to leave the trail no later than this point.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 10:46:39.
Bill climbs some slabs. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill climbs some slabs.
Title
Bill climbs some slabs.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 10:49:35.
Bill and Stella climb a steep section above Hall Valley. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill and Stella climb a steep section above Hall Valley.
Title
Bill and Stella climb a steep section above Hall Valley.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:01:46.
We find ourselves faced with crossing a small field of talus. Alpine Lake is directly above us. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
We find ourselves faced with crossing a small field of talus.
Title
We find ourselves faced with crossing a small field of talus.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
30 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:11:21.
Frank takes a low route while Stella goes high.
Frank takes a low route while Stella goes high.
Title
Frank takes a low route while Stella goes high.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
35 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:16:45.
Hall Valley from high on the wall near Alpine Lake.
Hall Valley from high on the wall near Alpine Lake.
Title
Hall Valley from high on the wall near Alpine Lake.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:21:04.
Stella enjoys the climb.
Stella enjoys the climb.
Title
Stella enjoys the climb.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:27:00.
Meanwhile Frank presses upward.
Meanwhile Frank presses upward.
Title
Meanwhile Frank presses upward.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:27:09.
Frank gazes upon another field of talus that must be crossed.
Frank gazes upon another field of talus that must be crossed.
Title
Frank gazes upon another field of talus that must be crossed.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:29:42.
Stella starts up the talus. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella starts up the talus.
Title
Stella starts up the talus.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/16
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:37:37.
Stella arrives at Alpine Lake. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella arrives at Alpine Lake.
Title
Stella arrives at Alpine Lake.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 11:56:41.
We find a sheltered spot out of the wind near Alpine Lake to stop for a rest and snack.
We find a sheltered spot out of the wind near Alpine Lake to stop for a rest and snack.
Title
We find a sheltered spot out of the wind near Alpine Lake to stop for a rest and snack.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:04:45.
Alpine Lake Panorama
Alpine Lake Panorama
Title
Alpine Lake Panorama
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:25:53.
Bill stands at a point along Alpine Lake. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill stands at a point along Alpine Lake.
Title
Bill stands at a point along Alpine Lake.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:27:02.
Bill and Stella start up the steep use trail above Alpine Lake. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill and Stella start up the steep use trail above Alpine Lake.
Title
Bill and Stella start up the steep use trail above Alpine Lake.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:37:44.
Alpine Lake is nestled in a pocket of the East Ridge of Mount Conness.
Alpine Lake is nestled in a pocket of the East Ridge of Mount Conness.
Title
Alpine Lake is nestled in a pocket of the East Ridge of Mount Conness.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:49:01.
Stella and Frank get to the top of the steepest part of the use trail above Alpine Lake.
Stella and Frank get to the top of the steepest part of the use trail above Alpine Lake.
Title
Stella and Frank get to the top of the steepest part of the use trail above Alpine Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:51:13.
We pass a weather station above Alpine Lake. The main part of the East Ridge is before us. In 2016 we hiked up the East Ridge as far as the high point above me to the left. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
We pass a weather station above Alpine Lake.
Title
We pass a weather station above Alpine Lake.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 12:54:40.
Bill stands on the approach to the East Ridge, near the high point for the day. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill stands on the approach to the East Ridge, near the high point for the day.
Title
Bill stands on the approach to the East Ridge, near the high point for the day.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:02:45.
Frank presses up the East Ridge.
Frank presses up the East Ridge.
Title
Frank presses up the East Ridge.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:03:04.
Stella works her way past some boulders. Alpine Lake lies below.
Stella works her way past some boulders.
Title
Stella works her way past some boulders.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:03:07.
View toward the top of the East Ridge from my turnaround point.
View toward the top of the East Ridge from my turnaround point.
Title
View toward the top of the East Ridge from my turnaround point.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
67 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:24:56.
Bill and Stella start down while looking for a sheltered spot to enjoy lunch. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill and Stella start down while looking for a sheltered spot to enjoy lunch.
Title
Bill and Stella start down while looking for a sheltered spot to enjoy lunch.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/13
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:36:56.
View of Mount Dana and Alpine Lake during lunch.
View of Mount Dana and Alpine Lake during lunch.
Title
View of Mount Dana and Alpine Lake during lunch.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:39:59.
Our "sheltered" lunch spot. At least we had a nice view.
Our "sheltered" lunch spot.
Title
Our "sheltered" lunch spot.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 13:57:42.
Frank and Stella make their retreat from the East Ridge.
Frank and Stella make their retreat from the East Ridge.
Title
Frank and Stella make their retreat from the East Ridge.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 14:00:35.
Frank and Stella arrive at the hanging valley below the East Ridge.
Frank and Stella arrive at the hanging valley below the East Ridge.
Title
Frank and Stella arrive at the hanging valley below the East Ridge.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
65 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 14:08:09.
Frank crosses the valley. The flank of the East Ridge is to the right.
Frank crosses the valley.
Title
Frank crosses the valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 14:16:29.
Bill explores for an alternate descent route. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill explores for an alternate descent route.
Title
Bill explores for an alternate descent route.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 14:16:37.
Weather station in the valley.
Weather station in the valley.
Title
Weather station in the valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 14:33:39.
Frank and Stella start down the horribly loose use trail to Alpine Lake.
Frank and Stella start down the horribly loose use trail to Alpine Lake.
Title
Frank and Stella start down the horribly loose use trail to Alpine Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 14:36:56.
Frank and Stella below Alpine Lake work their way across some talus.
Frank and Stella below Alpine Lake work their way across some talus.
Title
Frank and Stella below Alpine Lake work their way across some talus.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
53 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 15:33:05.
Bill waits at the established use trail. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill waits at the established use trail.
Title
Bill waits at the established use trail.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 16:23:22.
Frank and Stella near the bottom of the descent from Alpine Lake. Can you see them in the photo?
Frank and Stella near the bottom of the descent from Alpine Lake.
Title
Frank and Stella near the bottom of the descent from Alpine Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
41 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 16:24:36.
Frank and Stella enjoy a well-deserved rest before starting the return hike to Saddlebag Lake.
Frank and Stella enjoy a well-deserved rest before starting the return hike to Saddlebag Lake.
Title
Frank and Stella enjoy a well-deserved rest before starting the return hike to Saddlebag Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
37 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 16:28:05.
Somewhere on this face is a passable route to the hanging valley above Alpine Lake. When I stood at the edge of the valley above I could see no easy way down that gave me confidence we would not be "cliffed-out". But, apparently there is a route. From below it looks like a passable route follows the faint stream that flows from this valley, zig-zagging down the ledges. We will explore it on a future outing.
Somewhere on this face is a passable route to the hanging valley above Alpine Lake.
Title
Somewhere on this face is a passable route to the hanging valley above Alpine Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
98 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 16:42:58.
A deer foot found on the use trail.
A deer foot found on the use trail.
Title
A deer foot found on the use trail.
Exposure
400, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
67 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 16:58:42.
Frank and Stella return past the Hall Hut. At this point we know we are about a mile from the trailhead.
Frank and Stella return past the Hall Hut.
Title
Frank and Stella return past the Hall Hut.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:19:24.
Mount Dana in evening light.
Mount Dana in evening light.
Title
Mount Dana in evening light.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:21:06.
Frank and Stella near the top of the climb from Hall Valley.
Frank and Stella near the top of the climb from Hall Valley.
Title
Frank and Stella near the top of the climb from Hall Valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:47:27.
Saddlebag Lake in the evening. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Saddlebag Lake in the evening.
Title
Saddlebag Lake in the evening.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:48:38.
Sunset over Hall Valley. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Sunset over Hall Valley.
Title
Sunset over Hall Valley.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:49:07.
Frank and Stella start across the dam at Saddlebag Lake.
Frank and Stella start across the dam at Saddlebag Lake.
Title
Frank and Stella start across the dam at Saddlebag Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:49:20.
Hikers are happy to arrive back at the trailhead.
Hikers are happy to arrive back at the trailhead.
Title
Hikers are happy to arrive back at the trailhead.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 28, 2022 at 17:59:55.
View up Lee Vining Canyon at sunset. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
View up Lee Vining Canyon at sunset.
Title
View up Lee Vining Canyon at sunset.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
