(click on any photo to enlarge) Our last day was a good one. We travelled down Bubbs Creek into Vidette Meadows. Then we left the JMT/PCT and turned right to go over Kearsarge Pass to the Onion Valley Trailhead where our Subaru waited. We woke at our usual time but didn't hurry to leave camp. I think we did 14 miles today, and the last 5 was all downhill, so we didn't have to hurry. We saw some beautiful country today.
TFunk and Christi were off ahead this morning, I was behind them taking photos. Funk was way back, enjoying the quiet morning when he looked over to see a big black bear in the trees. He was smart enough to whip his camera out and get a video of her walking by, not even paying attention to him. He caught up to me and showed me the video excitedly. Very cool! Once we reached Vidette Meadows we headed for Bullfrog Lake.
This is another one of those 'gotta see' areas of the Sierra. I could sit on the shore of this lake for hours. As you walk around and above the lake, there is an awesome view of Mt. Clarence King, one of the Sierra giants.
As we left the shores of Bullfrog Lake we start the final climb of our trip, Kearsarge Pass. We have done this climb many times and know it well. It really isn't too bad. After about an hour of climbing (I mean chasing Christi) we reached the Pass.
More photos and snacks before the 5 mile downhill to the car. On the way down we pass probably 5 or 6 lakes, which are all heavily fished because of their proximity to the Trailhead.
The Onion Valley Trailhead is probably the easiest access to the High Sierra from the Eastside. We came out on a Friday and there were quite a few people heading into the backcountry to start their trips. I was jealous! We finally arrived at the car around 2pm. We took a couple of photos and loaded our dirty, smelly bodies into the Subaru and headed to Bishop for a shower and Amigo's. After a couple of hours scrubbing the 'trail patina' off of our legs, we finally looked presentable enough to walk to Amigo's for Negra Modelo and fine mexican cuisine. We weren't disappointed. Another great trip comes to an end. This one was much too short. Maybe next we can go bigger. Stay tuned. Until next time - Cheers.
(click on any photo to enlarge) Our last day was a good one. We travelled down Bubbs Creek into Vidette Meadows. Then we left the JMT/PCT and turned right to go over Kearsarge Pass to the Onion Valley Trailhead where our Subaru waited. We woke at our usual time but didn't hurry to leave camp. I think we did 14 miles today, and the last 5 was all downhill, so we didn't have to hurry. We saw some beautiful country today. 
TFunk and Christi were off ahead this morning, I was behind them taking photos. Funk was way back, enjoying the quiet morning when he looked over to see a big black bear in the trees. He was smart enough to whip his camera out and get a video of her walking by, not even paying attention to him. He caught up to me and showed me the video excitedly. Very cool! Once we reached Vidette Meadows we headed for Bullfrog Lake. 
This is another one of those 'gotta see' areas of the Sierra. I could sit on the shore of this lake for hours. As you walk around and above the lake, there is an awesome view of Mt. Clarence King, one of the Sierra giants.
As we left the shores of Bullfrog Lake we start the final climb of our trip, Kearsarge Pass. We have done this climb many times and know it well. It really isn't too bad. After about an hour of climbing (I mean chasing Christi) we reached the Pass. 
More photos and snacks before the 5 mile downhill to the car. On the way down we pass probably 5 or 6 lakes, which are all heavily fished because of their proximity to the Trailhead. 
The Onion Valley Trailhead is probably the easiest access to the High Sierra from the Eastside. We came out on a Friday and there were quite a few people heading into the backcountry to start their trips. I was jealous! We finally arrived at the car around 2pm. We took a couple of photos and loaded our dirty, smelly bodies into the Subaru and headed to Bishop for a shower and Amigo's. After a couple of hours scrubbing the 'trail patina' off of our legs, we finally looked presentable enough to walk to Amigo's for Negra Modelo and fine mexican cuisine. We weren't disappointed. Another great trip comes to an end. This one was much too short. Maybe next we can go bigger. Stay tuned. Until next time - Cheers.
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