Northern California – BOOTS on the TRAIL

Matterhorn Peak ~ Sierra Nevada (July 1983)

Memories of a long ago climb of Matterhorn Peak recalled by a recent trip in its vicinity.

And so our smoky, adventurous, and drama-filled first experience with mule packing comes to a happy conclusion

A long day on the trail, over two passes, through scenery mostly obscured by smoke.

A stiff wind had cleared the air, allowing us unobstructed views of the stunning scenery in Matterhorn Canyon.

A post-rescue layover day around a beautiful lake in the Yosemite Wilderness.

A short day hiking and a long night waiting for a rescue.

The first day of our hiking with pack stock trip in the High Sierra: Virginia Lakes to Virginia Canyon.

A very nice hike to a beautiful lake in the Hoover Wilderness, north of Yosemite National Park.

A very smoky hike almost to some lakes in the headwaters of General Creek.

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