Mt. Whitney Adventure 2011

Mt. Whitney Trip 2011
Featuring Mel, Jen, Jackie, Rachel & Gwen

Monday August 22--Acclimating at Bristlecone Pine Forest
View of the Owens Valley and Eastern Sierra from Bristlecone
Jen and Jackie Resting from the Heat at Bristlecone Pine Forrest	Mel at the trailhead of the 4 1/2 mile loop through the oldest trees in the world.
Tuesday, August 23 at Cottonwood Trail Head
40 years ago this area was covering in beaver bonds. Now there is just a remnant of Cottonwood Creek running through the area. The area is much dryer but there are still plenty of Golden Trout breeding and the fishing is good.


Wednesday, August 24, 2011 The Actual Mt. Whitney Hike
Rachel at Whitney Portal Waterfall	Mel at Whitney Portal Waterall
One mile from the trailhead. Rachel, Jen, Jackie and Mel	Sunrise near Lone Pine Lake
The Team Mel, Rachel, Gwen, Jackie and Jenn Contemplation Lake
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