Trinity Alps, 2005

[summer_jackel]

I am lately returned from the Trinity Alps wilderness in Northern CA, 7 days of high granite and lots and lots of walking. It was one of my favorite of the many trips I've taken there, although one of the most physically challenging. My calves are in fact still very sore...ow, mooooo!

photos and more commentary behind the cut:



So the reason I am so sore is reflected in the following photos.





They reflect the view from halfway up and at the top of, respectively, Caribou pass. While we got to the granite via Stuart's Fork, the gentlest way into this part of the Alps, but to get to the gorgeous Caribou Lake, one must travel several miles straight up the exposed face of the mountain. The pictures don't quite express either the beauty or the *frikkin' steep*.



Pryde, Jez and I contemplate Sapphire and Emerald lakes on the way down from Caribou. These are some of my favorite places, though we did not hike to them this time around. It was very comforting to see them, anyway. Did I mention that this climb was steep and hot, and that I am still sore from it?



lythir and I and assorted pack-carryin' pooches. I was very impressed by her pack carrying capacity. She hadn't been packing in years, and never anything quite like this, but she comported herself with characteristic toughness and grace. And, a plus, she apparently dosen't hate me for taking her up over that mountain!!!!



Chris and I, getting ready to head back down the pass.



Chris on top of the pass, being silly and trying to give us a heart attack. But this pic expresses, IMHO, my lovely boy's personality...all too well. ;)

And dog pics, pretty Jezibel:



noble Pryde:



ky00t lil doggies!!!



And a very tired, very happy Jackel having recently splashed about in the river which lies blessedly at the foot of the climb.



Interviewing for a new job some time this week. Wish me luck.

Comments

yeee!!!

[mooncatx.livejournal.com]

Pretty landscape! Pretty doggies! Pretty Jackel! *kitty gleefully nips at jackel* Lots and lots of good luck *^_^*

purrr
mcX

[bobguthrie.livejournal.com]

Puppies!

[madmanatw.livejournal.com]

New job? Mrr?

[dustmeat.livejournal.com]

quite a view.

[martes.livejournal.com]

Ah, so that's where you've been! Neat pictures!! I get out of breath just looking at them...

[shoka.livejournal.com]

Excellent photos! It looks like you guys had a great time. The pups look cute in their packs.

*adds Trinity Alps to places she wants to go hiking*

[ironbadger.livejournal.com]

Hey- did you find any of the infamous Trinity alps giant salamanders?
(A lesser known cryptid- sightings date from the late 19th century of 8 to 10 foot salamanders in streams and lakes way back in the trinity mountains- and in underground pools in some of the mountains of the region.)

Otherwise-
Well, from the photos the area still looks much like I remember it from growing up in that part of the state- hot, nasty and steep.....
But with gorgeous scenery.

:)

-Badger-

[larylich.livejournal.com]

Wow! Breath taking views! Great dogs too. ;)

[alex-garg.livejournal.com]

Whee, Jackel pictures!

You've got some awesome landscapes up there. I'm glad you can get out to enjoy them.