MrBill's Albums - Mammoth Mountain, September 26, 2025

A final look back at Mammoth Mountain from Horseshoe Lake Trailhead.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:09:18 +0000

A final look back at Mammoth Mountain from Horseshoe Lake Trailhead. / A final look back at Mammoth Mountain from Horseshoe Lake Trailhead. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

McLeod Lake near Mammoth Pass.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:08:56 +0000

McLeod Lake near Mammoth Pass. / McLeod Lake near Mammoth Pass. North end of Mammoth Crest is in the background.

Stella and Frank skip the extra loop past McLeod Lake.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:08:26 +0000

Stella and Frank skip the extra loop past McLeod Lake. / Stella and Frank skip the extra loop past McLeod Lake.

Stella and Frank approach junction with Mammoth Pass Trail.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:07:43 +0000

Stella and Frank approach junction with Mammoth Pass Trail. / Stella and Frank approach junction with Mammoth Pass Trail.

Bill descends Dragon's Back Trail.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:07:12 +0000

Bill descends Dragon's Back Trail. / Bill descends Dragon's Back Trail. In the background are the Mammoth Lakes and the nose of Sherwin Crest. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Stella and Frank find a sheltered spot for a snack.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:06:36 +0000

Stella and Frank find a sheltered spot for a snack. / Stella and Frank find a sheltered spot for a snack.

Horseshoe Lake lies far below, but not too far.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:06:10 +0000

Horseshoe Lake lies far below, but not too far. / Horseshoe Lake lies far below, but not too far. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank approaches one of the "scales" of the Dragon's Back.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:05:49 +0000

Frank approaches one of the "scales" of the Dragon's Back. / Frank approaches one of the "scales" of the Dragon's Back.

Stella and Bill descend Dragon's Back Trail.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:05:27 +0000

Stella and Bill descend Dragon's Back Trail. / Stella and Bill descend Dragon's Back Trail. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank and Stella continue down Dragon's Back Trail.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:04:56 +0000

Frank and Stella continue down Dragon's Back Trail. / Frank and Stella continue down Dragon's Back Trail.

Frank passes the course photographer who is getting ready to depart.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:04:30 +0000

Frank passes the course photographer who is getting ready to depart. / Frank passes the course photographer who is getting ready to depart.

Frank and Stella start down Dragon's Back Trail.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:03:56 +0000

Frank and Stella start down Dragon's Back Trail. / Frank and Stella start down Dragon's Back Trail.

A lone runner, perhaps off-course?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:03:30 +0000

A lone runner, perhaps off-course? / A lone runner, perhaps off-course? Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Bill heads for the relative shelter on the lee side of a radio shed.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:03:13 +0000

Bill heads for the relative shelter on the lee side of a radio shed. / Bill heads for the relative shelter on the lee side of a radio shed. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

We start our descent.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:02:53 +0000

We start our descent. / We start our descent. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Frank and Stella huddle out of the wind behind the totem pole.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:02:31 +0000

Frank and Stella huddle out of the wind behind the totem pole. / Frank and Stella huddle out of the wind behind the totem pole.

Bill snaps his panorama photos.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:02:09 +0000

Bill snaps his panorama photos. / Bill snaps his panorama photos. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Ritter Range from Mammoth Mountain.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:01:46 +0000

Ritter Range from Mammoth Mountain. / Ritter Range from Mammoth Mountain.

View west and northwest from Mammoth Mountain.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:01:29 +0000

View west and northwest from Mammoth Mountain. / View west and northwest from Mammoth Mountain.

Mammoth Mountain summit station.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:01:09 +0000

Mammoth Mountain summit station. / 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.