Day 30 - Vidette Meadow to Tyndall Creek...

Today the ladies tackled the highest pass on the John Muir Trail - Forester Pass, el 13,200'. Along the way, they enjoyed commanding views of Junction Peak, a massive tower of rock that is one of the most impressive mountains in this region of the Sierras. The final approach to the pass was in outstanding mountain country - rocky, stark and impressive. The view from the top is second to none. One of the most sensational sections of the entire John Muir Trail is the initial descent on the south side of Forester. Here the path is cut into solid rock.


On the way up to Forester pass...


A glacial tarn below the pass...


Major "UFH" through the snowfields...


Finally - the top!


Looking south from the pass - a forest fire is putting up quite a bit of smoke...


Here the trail is cut into solid rock...


Looking back at Forester...

This was a long day for the ladies with a total distance covered of 12 miles with 3800' of positive elevation gain and 2500' of descent. Their destination for the evening was Tyndall Creek camp.


Tyndall Creek Camp...