Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 9:37:55 AM.
First trail junction. The "Wrong Way" sign is intended for an ultramarathon race that started today. We will see many hikers/runners higher on the Mountain going in the opposite direction.
Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
First trail junction.
Title
First trail junction.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
40 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 26, 2025 at 9:39:45 AM.
Mammoth Crest and Lakes Basin panorama Taken from the flank of Mammoth Mountain.
Mammoth Crest and Lakes Basin panorama
Title
Mammoth Crest and Lakes Basin panorama
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 9:52:49 AM.
Frank and Stella approach the junction with Dragon's Back Trail. The red flags/ribbons mark the ultramarathon route.
Frank and Stella approach the junction with Dragon's Back Trail.
Title
Frank and Stella approach the junction with Dragon's Back Trail.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 10:12:28 AM.
Frank and Stella climb Dragon's Back Trail. One of the early runners passes us.
Frank and Stella climb Dragon's Back Trail.
Title
Frank and Stella climb Dragon's Back Trail.
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 26, 2025 at 10:34:56 AM.
View of Mammoth Lakes (town) from the Dragon's Back.
View of Mammoth Lakes (town) from the Dragon's Back.
Title
View of Mammoth Lakes (town) from the Dragon's Back.
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 26, 2025 at 10:38:22 AM.
A trail runner descends Dragon's Back Trail above Mammoth Lakes (below).
A trail runner descends Dragon's Back Trail above Mammoth Lakes (below).
Title
A trail runner descends Dragon's Back Trail above Mammoth Lakes (below).
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 10:46:13 AM.
Many runners descend Dragon's Back.
Many runners descend Dragon's Back.
Title
Many runners descend Dragon's Back.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
50 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 10:52:42 AM.
More runners pass opposite. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
More runners pass opposite.
Title
More runners pass opposite.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
34 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 26, 2025 at 10:54:27 AM.
Bill continues up Dragon's Back while runners descend. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill continues up Dragon's Back while runners descend.
Title
Bill continues up Dragon's Back while runners descend.
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 26, 2025 at 10:55:52 AM.
View down Dragon's Back Trail on Mammoth Mountain.
View down Dragon's Back Trail on Mammoth Mountain.
Title
View down Dragon's Back Trail on Mammoth Mountain.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 11:03:15 AM.
We leave the cover of the forest on Mammoth Mountain. Above the trees the wind is blowing fiercely!
We leave the cover of the forest on Mammoth Mountain.
Title
We leave the cover of the forest on Mammoth Mountain.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 11:23:02 AM.
A course photographer crouches near the windiest spot on the course. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
A course photographer crouches near the windiest spot on the course.
Title
A course photographer crouches near the windiest spot on the course.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
84 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 26, 2025 at 11:30:46 AM.
The summit is in sight! Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
The summit is in sight!
Title
The summit is in sight!
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 26, 2025 at 11:50:11 AM.
Frank and Stella approach the summit.
Frank and Stella approach the summit.
Title
Frank and Stella approach the summit.
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 26, 2025 at 11:51:51 AM.
Bill at the summit. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill at the summit.
Title
Bill at the summit.
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 26, 2025 at 11:55:21 AM.
Frank and Stella attain the summit.
Frank and Stella attain the summit.
Title
Frank and Stella attain the summit.
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 26, 2025 at 11:55:23 AM.
Bill and Stella at the summit. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill and Stella at the summit.
Title
Bill and Stella at the summit.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
36 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 26, 2025 at 11:56:15 AM.
Bill at the summit. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill at the summit.
Title
Bill at the summit.
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 26, 2025 at 11:56:26 AM.
Mammoth Mountain summit station. Only open for the ultramarathon event, but closed to the public. Gondola is not running. But, at least there are porta-potties.
Mammoth Mountain summit station.
Title
Mammoth Mountain summit station.
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 26, 2025 at 11:56:37 AM.
View west and northwest from Mammoth Mountain.
View west and northwest from Mammoth Mountain.
Title
View west and northwest from Mammoth Mountain.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:03:14 PM.
Ritter Range from Mammoth Mountain.
Ritter Range from Mammoth Mountain.
Title
Ritter Range from Mammoth Mountain.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:03:29 PM.
Bill snaps his panorama photos. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill snaps his panorama photos.
Title
Bill snaps his panorama photos.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
82 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 26, 2025 at 12:03:43 PM.
Frank and Stella huddle out of the wind behind the totem pole.
Frank and Stella huddle out of the wind behind the totem pole.
Title
Frank and Stella huddle out of the wind behind the totem pole.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
42 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:06:04 PM.
We start our descent. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
We start our descent.
Title
We start our descent.
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 26, 2025 at 12:10:56 PM.
Bill heads for the relative shelter on the lee side of a radio shed. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill heads for the relative shelter on the lee side of a radio shed.
Title
Bill heads for the relative shelter on the lee side of a radio shed.
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 26, 2025 at 12:14:24 PM.
A lone runner, perhaps off-course? Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
A lone runner, perhaps off-course?
Title
A lone runner, perhaps off-course?
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
84 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 26, 2025 at 12:17:09 PM.
Frank and Stella start down Dragon's Back Trail.
Frank and Stella start down Dragon's Back Trail.
Title
Frank and Stella start down Dragon's Back Trail.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
74 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:19:11 PM.
Frank passes the course photographer who is getting ready to depart.
Frank passes the course photographer who is getting ready to depart.
Title
Frank passes the course photographer who is getting ready to depart.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
63 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:22:44 PM.
Frank and Stella continue down Dragon's Back Trail.
Frank and Stella continue down Dragon's Back Trail.
Title
Frank and Stella continue down Dragon's Back Trail.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
55 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:26:52 PM.
Stella and Bill descend Dragon's Back Trail. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella and Bill descend Dragon's Back Trail.
Title
Stella and Bill descend Dragon's Back Trail.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ 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 26, 2025 at 12:28:53 PM.
Frank approaches one of the "scales" of the Dragon's Back.
Frank approaches one of the "scales" of the Dragon's Back.
Title
Frank approaches one of the "scales" of the Dragon's Back.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
56 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:30:33 PM.
Horseshoe Lake lies far below, but not too far. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Horseshoe Lake lies far below, but not too far.
Title
Horseshoe Lake lies far below, but not too far.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
36 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 26, 2025 at 12:32:26 PM.
Stella and Frank find a sheltered spot for a snack.
Stella and Frank find a sheltered spot for a snack.
Title
Stella and Frank find a sheltered spot for a snack.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 12:39:06 PM.
Bill descends Dragon's Back Trail. In the background are the Mammoth Lakes and the nose of Sherwin Crest.
Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill descends Dragon's Back Trail.
Title
Bill descends Dragon's Back Trail.
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 26, 2025 at 12:54:01 PM.
Stella and Frank approach junction with Mammoth Pass Trail.
Stella and Frank approach junction with Mammoth Pass Trail.
Title
Stella and Frank approach junction with Mammoth Pass Trail.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ 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 26, 2025 at 1:49:49 PM.
Stella and Frank skip the extra loop past McLeod Lake.
Stella and Frank skip the extra loop past McLeod Lake.
Title
Stella and Frank skip the extra loop past McLeod Lake.
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 26, 2025 at 2:24:53 PM.
McLeod Lake near Mammoth Pass. North end of Mammoth Crest is in the background.
McLeod Lake near Mammoth Pass.
Title
McLeod Lake near Mammoth Pass.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 26, 2025 at 2:31:29 PM.
A final look back at Mammoth Mountain from Horseshoe Lake Trailhead. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
A final look back at Mammoth Mountain from Horseshoe Lake Trailhead.
Title
A final look back at Mammoth Mountain from Horseshoe Lake Trailhead.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
44 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 26, 2025 at 2:48:23 PM.
