Last week at this time, we were atop Gaylor Peak (11,004 feet) scanning the horizon. This heap of loose talus is next to and well above the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite National Park on the east end of California Route 120. The road down to Lee Vining is visible here, adjacent to Ellery Lake. Reaching the summit requires clambering over expanses of loose talus rock (foreground); the greater barriers to the ascent are hordes of mosquitoes and high altitude.
Looking south, the rugged summit of Mt. Dana looms at 13,053 feet. That's a tough rock heap!
The high peaks in the central part of the park stretch south.
Looking north, we're plotting next year scrambling along that ridge line ...
... to the summit at far left named unimaginatively "12,002" for its elevation. We'll do it, fitness, weather, and good luck permitting. There's usually at least some snow to cross.
Erudite Partner navigates the ridge on the descent.
Kaye celebrates with a head stand on Gaylor Ridge with the little peak in the background.
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