tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20518805789304369952011-07-30T23:30:14.855-07:00For the second year in a row, "The Mud Tribe" embarks on The Long Walk, a journey through California's High Sierra. This year, they head north from Yosemite National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail to Lake Tahoe, some 180 miles distant.Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-160540526566151832008-05-01T11:00:00.000-07:002008-05-08T11:40:00.326-07:00Follow along as The Mud Tribe goes backcountry skiing in Colorado during April 2008...<br /><br /><a href="http://janetscabin.wordpress.com"><strong>Janet's Cabin Backcountry Ski Trip</strong></a><br /><br />Take care all, <br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-16054052656615183?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-11014127928987336712007-09-26T17:30:00.000-07:002007-09-26T17:41:30.428-07:00Just a quick follow-up note to "The Long Walk II".<br /><br />Nana took advantage of a beautiful day today and drove up to the Ebbetts Pass area with the intention of hiking to Asa Lake to look for her missing wedding ring.<br /><br />We found that she could drive on Forest Service roads to Highland Lake which is only a couple of miles from Asa Lake on the PCT. She headed up there shortly after lunch and was on the trail by 2pm.<br /><br />She arrived at Asa Lake and started looking where she last saw her ring. After a half an hour of looking, raking up the dirt and poking around, she was having no luck. Out of frustration, she kicked the dirt and cursed. As she looked down, there was her ring, standing on edge, right where she had kicked up the dirt.<br /><br />Needless to say, the hike back to the car was a pleasant one...<br /><br />Bill<br /><br />PS: Our thanks to Bruce, another hiker they had met on the trail, for looking also. Bruce was nice enough to call a few weeks later <em>(after finishing his trek south to Mt. Whitney)</em> and let us know that he had been unable to find the ring either.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-1101412792898733671?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-27911236753450245702007-09-05T16:00:00.000-07:002007-09-06T11:14:14.174-07:00Today, Nana and Janice awoke to a beautiful but cold morning. Their gear was covered with frost. The morning light on the lake was beautiful although there was a lot of smoke visible from fires burning in the region.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-75.jpg"><br />Reflections in the morning light...<br /><br />After breakfast, they bushwhacked uphill to Fontanillis Lake and explored around before heading over to Dick's Lake where they went swimming and had a bite to eat. <br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-76.jpg"><br />Fontanillis Lake...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-77.jpg"><br />Nana enjoys her last day on the trail...<br /><br />After lunch, they headed back to the Bayview Trail where they went east until they intersected the Eagle Lake Trail. From there, they headed downhill to Emerald Bay where I was waiting with cold beer!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-72.jpg"><br />Janice, Nana and Kona at the end of the journey...<br /><br />Thus brings an end to "The Long Walk II" for 2007. Thanks for following along on the adventures of The Mud Tribe. <br /><br />See ya next year where we are planning an extended trip into the high country of Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-2791123675345024570?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-29987045558782573792007-09-04T17:30:00.000-07:002007-09-06T11:03:33.206-07:00Today marks some changes for the ladies of The Mud Tribe. Janet has decided to head back home to prepare for a 100 mile bike ride this coming weekend in the Mt. Shasta area. She will be exiting The Long Walk II at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe this afternoon. But, Nana will not have to finish alone as a friend of hers, Janice will be hiking into Desolation to join her for the final night before exiting at Eagle Falls on Wednesday. Janice is also bringing along her dog, Kona.<br /><br />After leaving Gilmore Lake, the ladies climbed Dick's Pass before dropping down to Dick's Lake and then left the PCT to head east on the Bayview Trail.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-74.jpg"><br />Dick's Lake, (foreground) Fontanillis Lake (back left) and Upper Velma Lake(back right)<br /><br />I took the opportunity of having the day off and hiked in with Janice & Kona from the Bayview Trailhead at Emerald Bay to surprise Nana and Janet for lunch. They had already planned to meet Janice at 12:30pm near the Fontanillis Lake trail junction, some 5 miles uphill.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-67.jpg"><br />Janice gets ready to hoist her pack...<br /><br />Although the trail climbs steeply for the first couple of miles, the views are well worth it. You can see Emerald Bay below as well as most of Lake Tahoe, Cascade Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake and Granite Lake.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-68.jpg"><br />Janice and Kona at the entrance to Desolation Wilderness...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-69.jpg"><br />Beautiful views of Emerald Bay...<br /><br />Shortly after 12:30pm, we met up with the ladies west of the Velma Lakes trail junction. Unfortunately, Mother Nature once again was messing with things with winds gusting over 30mph and temps some 20 degrees cooler than yesterday. It was downright chilly up there with only a short sleeved T-Shirt to my name.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-70.jpg"><br />Janet, Janice, Nana and Kona on the trail...<br /><br />Nana and Janice mulled over the maps and their plans during lunch. They decided that their original destination, Fontanillis Lake was too exposed and would be miserable with the winds <em>(which are predicted to continue all night)</em> and cooler temps. So, they modified their itinerary and headed for the Velma Lakes which are more sheltered and sit below the ridgeline. This would put them in a position to finish the trip tomorrow, one day early, at Emerald Bay in lieu of at Meeks Bay on Thursday.<br /><br />With that decision made, we all headed down the trail to the Velma Lakes junction where Nana and Janice headed north while Janet and I headed east, back to the Bayview trailhead.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-71.jpg"><br />Janet bids Nana and Janice farewell...<br /><br />A few miles and a couple of hours later, Janet and I were at the parking lot saying goodbye. It was the end of the journey for Janet after 19 days and some 170 miles of trail. Another "Long Walk" under her belt.<br /><br />After leaving us, Nana and Janice hiked in to Upper Velma Lake and found a nice spot to camp in the rocks which gave them some shelter from the wind.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-78.jpg"><br />Janice enjoys a glass of wine with dinner...<br /><br />The wind did finally die down and they settled in for the evening.<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-2998704555878257379?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-52402419737769651262007-09-03T18:30:00.000-07:002007-09-06T11:06:08.204-07:00This morning the ladies hit the trail again and headed into Desolation Wilderness from the Echo Summit area. Their destination was Gilmore Lake, 10 miles up the trail. Sophie headed back home, content with her segment between Sonora and Carson Passes.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gpsHWt1GBOo"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gpsHWt1GBOo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br />Echo Lakes Ferry... <br /><br />Along the way, they passed Lake Aloha which sits in a large granite bowl. They noticed that the water levels were way down this year due to the dry conditions.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-73.jpg"><br />Lake Aloha...<br /><br />They got to Gilmore and got camp set up in the early afternoon. Since there were several hours of daylight left, they decided to take a side trip and climbed Mt. Tallac, a popular Tahoe landmark. Nana called me from the summit shortly after 6pm to tell me of their adventure and to check in. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XH10u6sa3EY"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XH10u6sa3EY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br />On top of Mt. Tallac...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-5240241973776965126?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-81987134354558396942007-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:39:14.388-07:00Still in Hope Valley. The ladies are enjoying some fly fishing, some good food and good company! Oh, and they have clean clothes and full packs too...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-61.jpg"><br />Nana fly fishing on the East Fork of the Carson River...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-66.jpg"><br />Linda and Kris try their luck...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-8198713435455839694?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-8449931441054641652007-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:33:47.633-07:00Today the ladies are enjoying a layover day at Sorensen's Resort in Hope Valley!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/sorensens-1.jpg"><br />A Hope Valley Landmark...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-63.jpg"><br />Just outside our cabin...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-64.jpg"><br />Beautiful Grounds...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-65.jpg"><br />Our sunset this evening...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-844993144105464165?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-44294651543085296722007-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:43:17.002-07:00Today the ladies headed back to civilization for Labor Day Weekend. They left the Lost Lakes area and headed 7 miles north to Carson Pass along Hwy 88. Unfortunately, Mother Nature unloaded on them and it started pouring down rain which continued most of the day...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-57.jpg"><br />The clouds started to build early...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-58.jpg"><br />Here comes the rain...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-59.jpg"><br />Janet models the latest in ponchos...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-60.jpg"><br />The trailhead at Carson Pass...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hgSPGVE7_Ac"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hgSPGVE7_Ac" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br />Great Weather at Carson Pass...<br /><br />After arriving at the trailhead, we all headed down to <a href="http://www.sorensensresort.com/"><strong>Sorensen's Resort</strong></a> in nearby Hope Valley for a weekend of rest and relaxation.<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-4429465154308529672?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-10052786847577306952007-08-30T07:00:00.000-07:002007-09-01T15:19:33.382-07:00Today, the gals left Pleasant Valley Creek and headed for the Lost Lakes area, some 9.1 miles north. Today provided some pretty scenery and touches of civilization as they crossed popular Blue Lakes Road.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-50.jpg"><br />Anyone got a beer?<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-51.jpg"><br />Great clouds...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-52.jpg"><br />Interesting scenery...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-54.jpg"><br />Janet takes a quick nap, lakeside...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-55.jpg"><br />Sophie sacks out in camp...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-56.jpg"><br />Again, they are treated to a beautiful sunset...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-1005278684757730695?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-40049942508782593942007-08-29T09:00:00.000-07:002007-09-26T20:14:02.932-07:00This morning the gals left Upper Kinney Lake and headed towards Pleasant Valley Creek, some 10.7 miles distant. The day's terrain was again, quite dry and as the ladies said, "un-inspiring". Their general impression of the route from Sonora Pass to Ebbetts Pass was that it was generally boring.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-47.jpg"><br />PCT Northbound...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-48.jpg"><br />The clouds are building again...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-49.jpg"><br />The long dusty trail winds downhill...<br /><br />Although the region was getting hit hard by thunderstorms, the ladies stayed dry on this afternoon. They hit camp early and turned in for the day.<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-4004994250878259394?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-9818374867814967432007-08-28T11:30:00.000-07:002007-09-26T20:13:05.435-07:00Today the ladies left Asa Lake and and headed towards Kinney Lakes near Ebbetts Pass, along Highway 4. Today was a shorter day than expected due to the extra miles packed on yesterday.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-40.jpg"><br />Major UFH!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-41.jpg"><br />Entering the Carson Iceberg Wilderness area...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-42.jpg"><br />This country was still pretty dry..<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/81LWQjIr3As"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/81LWQjIr3As" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br />Close Encounters of the Cow Kind...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-43.jpg"><br />An American Flag on a peak in the middle of nowhere...<br /><br />As you can see in the photo above, the clouds moved in and Mother Nature gave the ladies some rain. This ended up going on for several days...<br /><br />Finally, they reached their destination for the evening - Upper Kinney Lake, north of Ebbetts Pass.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-45.jpg"><br />Interesting formations along the lake shore...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-44.jpg"><br />The ladies were treated to a beautiful light show and rainbow display!<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-981837486781496743?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-25994089597593021382007-08-27T08:30:00.000-07:002007-09-26T20:14:59.046-07:00Today the ladies awoke early and after a quick breakfast, headed north towards their intended destination for the day, Wolf Creek. <br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-35.jpg"><br />Janet and Sophie wait for the coffee to get warm...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-36.jpg"><br />Beautiful views this morning...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-37.jpg"><br />They found a few friendly cows along the way...<br /><br />As the day wore on, the ladies came to their destination, Wolf Creek. Unfortunately, there was no water so they trudged on hoping to find more suitable accommodations for the evening. The minutes turned into hours and the miles continued to rack up. Also, the clouds moved in and they thought they might get wet but Mother Nature saved the rain for another day.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-38.jpg"><br />Lot's of afternoon buildups but luckily, no rain!<br /><br />Finally, as the afternoon turned into evening, the ladies finally found a nice campsite next to Asa Lake, some 16.5 miles from their start this morning...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-39.jpg"><br />Their campsite for the night...<br /><br />Bill<br /><br /><em><strong>PS: For anyone camping near Asa Lake, please keep an eye out for Nana's wedding ring. She lost it here the next morning after washing her hands :-( - Uppdate 9/26 FOUND!</strong></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-2599408959759302138?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-68768771473718202682007-08-26T13:30:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:46:00.290-07:00Today the ladies ventured back to the high country, heading north from Sonora Pass. Their destination was the East Carson River Trail, some 9.3 miles distant. This morning's route is dry and volcanic in nature for the first several miles until they get north of Wolf Creek Lake. They are being joined by another well traveled lady - Sophie the Golden Retriever. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cryni-gWGL0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cryni-gWGL0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Sophie is a veteran of many hikes and is also an expert back-country skier-chaser!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/sophie-2.jpg"><br />She even carries her own food!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-33.jpg"><br />They even found some wildflowers to enjoy...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-34.jpg"><br />Janet and Sophie enjoy the moonscape north of Sonora Pass...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-32.jpg"><br />Janet models the latest in dog bowl hats!<br /><br />After a long day, the ladies found a nice, peaceful spot in the trees and settled in for the night.<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-6876877147371820268?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-71237010328099220122007-08-25T15:00:00.000-07:002007-09-03T14:03:05.280-07:00Today the ladies are relaxing in Bridgeport enjoying some down time...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-31.jpg"><br />Burgers, Burritos, Ice Cream and Massage? That's what I call full service!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-62.jpg"><br />Nice Hats Ladies!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/bridgeport.jpg"><br />Potato Chip Party...<br /><br />We headed up to the Ghost town of Bodie to do some exploring.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/bodie-1.jpg"><br />The Mud Tribe, 2007!<br /><br />and now it's on to the Laundromat!<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-7123701032809922012?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-27283404992232362862007-08-24T07:00:00.000-07:002007-08-27T10:48:43.023-07:00Today the ladies headed back to civilization for some R&R. They took a detour that put them out on the fire road near Leavitt Lake by early afternoon. This cut several miles off their original scheduled 14+ mile day.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-25.jpg"><br />Heading into some drier country...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-26.jpg"><br />Thinking about skiing already...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-27.jpg"><br />They could almost taste the beer by now...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-29.jpg"><br />Leavitt Lake - where we would be meeting them!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-30.jpg"><br />Reunion time! Even Sheryl from Colorado has joined the party for the weekend...<br /><br />After meeting up with the ladies, we all headed down into Bridgeport and checked into our motel. Showers, cocktails and some relaxation were on tap for the afternoon!<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-2728340499223236286?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-35630504157903525182007-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:002007-08-27T10:31:32.787-07:00Today the ladies awoke to a beautiful, clear morning. They headed up out of the Dorothy Lake area, over Dorothy Lake Pass and then north to Walker Meadows, on the west fork of the Walker River, a distance of around 7 miles.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-20.jpg"><br />Gorgeous dawn over Dorothy Lake...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-21.jpg"><br />Their camp...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-22.jpg"><br />Today they left Yosemite National Park...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-23.jpg"><br />Beautiful peaks...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-24.jpg"><br />One of many lakes along the way...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-3563050415790352518?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-80750603565295685162007-08-22T10:00:00.000-07:002007-08-27T10:16:30.641-07:00Today, the ladies left Wilmer Lake and headed north 9 miles to Dorothy Lake. The trail was fairly level, going up a long valley through lots of meadows with a stream parallel to the trail.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-15.jpg"><br />Nana crosses a small bridge...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-16.jpg"><br />Well beaten path...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-17.jpg"><br />Janet, with full pack, negotiates "The Limbo Tree"...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-18.jpg"><br />Nana actually got in the creek for this one...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-19.jpg"><br />Beautiful alpenglow at Dorothy Lake...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-8075060356529568516?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-54229775077766574532007-08-21T10:00:00.000-07:002007-08-28T20:28:50.621-07:00Today was a long one for the ladies of the Mud Tribe - 11.8 miles. This morning they left Seavey Pass and headed west through a long canyon before climbing up and over a ridge, dropping back down and then climbing steeply towards their destination for the day, Wilmer Lake.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-11.jpg"><br />Many stairs in the climb...<br /><br />Along the way, they encountered their first real water crossing where they had to get wet.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-12.jpg"><br />Almost waist deep...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-14.jpg"><br />Great views along the way!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-13.jpg"><br />Wilmer Lake...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-5422977507776657453?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-14432342991004981492007-08-20T09:30:00.000-07:002007-08-27T09:31:10.838-07:00Today, the ladies left Smedberg Lake and headed up Seavey Pass, a distance of 7.7 miles. Along the way, they stopped to have lunch and relax at Benson Lake which has a beautiful, sandy beach. You might remember their stop here last year - in the pouring rain! <br /><br /><a href="http://tlw2006.blogspot.com/2006/07/day-3-benson-lake-to-matterhorn-canyon.html"><strong>Benson Lake - 2006...</strong></a><br /><br />This year, the weather was perfect and they enjoyed a long rest stop here where they relaxed, sunbathed and went swimming!<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-9.jpg"><br />The "Benson Rivera"...<br /><br />Along the way, they encounterd a small bear cub cruising along near the trail. They kept a watchful eye out for mamma bear just in case she was nearby...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-8.jpg"><br />Blonde bear cub...<br /><br />After their extended lunch break, they continued up to Seavey Pass where they camped at a small tarn near the top.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-10.jpg"><br />Peaceful evening...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-1443234299100498149?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-58711947052234026572007-08-19T17:00:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:45:10.740-07:00Today the ladies continued northwest from Miller lake to Smedberg Lake, 8.6 miles distant. <br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-3.jpg"><br />Matterhorn Ridge in the distance...<br /><br />They found that trail conditions are quite dry this year. Water crossings that they struggled with last year were dry or generally easy to cross this year. The gals mentioned that they had not taken their boots off a single time so far - a BIG difference from "The Long Walk I".<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-4.jpg"><br />Here comes Janet up the trail...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/86VirQTrE5w"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/86VirQTrE5w" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br />Wonderful evening at Smedberg lake...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-5871194705223402657?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-608178641901725042007-08-18T07:00:00.000-07:002007-08-27T09:02:06.318-07:00The ladies awoke to a chilly morning before heading north to Miller Lake, some 9 miles distant. <br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-1.jpg"><br />Frosty Morning - temps around 28 degrees F...<br /><br />It warmed up and was a beautiful day however...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-2.jpg"><br />Great view!<br /><br />Along the way, they passed the rock overhang they camped under in the pouring rain last year.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/trail-6.jpg"><br />Looked different in the sunshine!<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-60817864190172504?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-62161783653591665352007-08-17T17:00:00.000-07:002007-08-17T17:34:39.293-07:00Janet and Nana headed out northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail from Tuolumne Meadows this afternoon around 1pm. It was a beautiful day - temps in the 70's, clear skies and light winds. Their destination is Cold Creek Canyon, approximately 9 miles distant.<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/img_0484b.jpg" /><br />Nana and Janet at the trailhead...<br /><br /><img src="http://billlangton.com/temp/img_0497b.jpg" /><br />Lembert Dome in Tuolumne Meadows...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-6216178365359166535?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2051880578930436995.post-45265630788771429212007-08-12T10:23:00.001-07:002007-08-12T10:23:42.078-07:00Welcome to the online journal for "The Mud Tribe" as they get ready to embark on their adventure for 2007, "The Long Walk II".<br /><br />They are scheduled for departure on Friday, August 17th from Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows trailhead. <br /><br />Wish them luck as they head north towards Lake Tahoe. I will be meeting them at each layover / re-supply point and downloading their digital images so that this journal can be updated with the most recent photos and stories from the trail.<br /><br />As always, comments for the ladies are welcome and appreciated. <br /><br />Thanks and I hope that you enjoy following along...<br /><br />Bill<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2051880578930436995-4526563078877142921?l=tlw2007.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bill Langtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02521501066177086459noreply@blogger.com0