Day 8 - Upper Lyell Canyon to Thousand Island Lake...

The gals started the day with a wet camp.



After getting packed up, they started the climb towards Donohue Pass, 11,056'. Along the way, they encountered some snowfields and more water crossings...


Nana and Janet about to get wet again...


On the other side, the trail was quite visible as it passed through more lush greenery.


Along the way, the Yellow Bellied Marmots were a regular sight on the trail...

Once over Donohue Pass, the ladies made their way southeast towards Island Pass, their final obstacle on this long day to Thousand Island Lake where they were planning on enjoying an layover day on Tuesday.


Nana makes her way across a snowfield...


Linda and Vicki do the same...


Beautiful tarn near Island Pass...


Almost there - Banner Peak visible in the distance...


Thousand Island Lake...their camp for the next two nights...

After they made camp and settled in for the evening, the ladies were treated to a beautiful sunset over the lake with Banner Peak in the background...



Tomorrow - some rest and relaxation. Linda's knees are killing her and Janet's leg is also quite sore.