High on Bob's list of peaks to bag was Dana. I was not so keen as my recollection was lots of steep rock hopping. Oh well. Turns out in the fifteen or so years since I was there, a semi beaten in dirt trail now exists. Sure, plenty of rock hopping awaits, and it is still steep, but it was much more pleasant than I anticipated. And the views from the top were splendid.
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| Sky Pilot |
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| Look a trail! |
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| Mt Dana. Not an inspiring peak, just a talus jumble. |
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| Yosemite backcountry |
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| Gaylor Peak is in there somewhere. |
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| Gibbs and Kuna Crest |
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| People try to steal the USGS markers. How pathetic is that. |
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| Mono Craters and Boundary Peak in the background. |
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| Mono Lake |
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| Love those sky pilots! |
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| Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily |
Mount Lewis lies in the same area as Dana, separated by Gibbs. We have never climbed Gibbs, and it might stay that way. Gibbs looks like loads of talus hopping for a combo of the views of Dana and Lewis. Hmmm, so far not inspired.
Lewis towers over Parker Lake, which we had just been to, and yes, that is what inspired the hike. Long, lovely views, loads of talus would be how I sum up Lewis.
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Lewis_(California)
The mountain is named in memory of Washington Bartlett "Dusty" Lewis (1884–1930), Superintendent of Yosemite National Park for 11 years from 1917 through 1928.[1][7] He played a leading part in the development of the park and in standardizing uniforms for National Park Service employees. This geographical feature's name was officially adopted in 1930 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[1] Prior to 1930 this landform was known as Johnson Peak
We only thought to look this up as there is a plaque to Lewis.
About 25 years ago rock-climbed the 3rd Pillar of Dana up to the plateau and finished on Mt. Dana's summit. Made for a very long day, but the views were well worth the labor. As always, your photos are superb.
ReplyDeleteBrad Singer
Thank you Brad. Your Dana summit sounds more adventurous than ours.
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