Mather Pass, at 12,097 ft, was a cool pass. For most of the morning we walked through a really big boulder field and as we approached the pass we could see that the trail swung to the right, went left across a big bowl in the mountain, and then did a BUNCH of switchbacks up to the pass. Since the snow was in great shape we thought it would be quicker and more fun to avoid the trail to the right and across the bowl and just tackle the snow wall up to the switchbacks. We crossed the boulder field and did a HUGE cardio workout by kick-stepping up the snow wall and working up a sweat. The snow can be a lot of fun when it is at the right consistency!
Possum is almost off of the snow and onto the switchbacks.
Have you ever been right in the middle of something and thought to yourself, "why did I do this?"
Finally to the switchbacks and looking back down to the boulder field
Possum on top of Mather.
Looking north from Mather Pass
Even with less snowfall this year the lakes were beautiful!
Lower Palisade Lake
Possum is a little upset that his afternoon snack is finished but he is happy that he has PLENTY of water
It was really cool to see the snow fed creeks turn from rapid water to gentle, meandering streams down in the meadows. The streams took on an emerald shade that looked as though we were at a theme park.
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