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These images are from a trip to the Eastern Sierras, primarily Mono and Inyo Counties, in California from May 25 - 31, 2026.
Taking CA 108 over the Sonora Pass into Inyo County, and then US 395 to Mammoth Lakes on May 25, 2026.
Aproaching the Sonora Pass via CA 108
Still at lower elevations, but definitely climbing towards Sonora Pass
Snow in the Sierras
As we head higher, the Sierra peaks are still covered in snow.
Snow Fields
Snow fields in the slopes; there is a small waterfall in the divide between the snow fields.
Sonora Pass
Reaching Sonora Pass on CA 108; the pass is at 9624 feet.
Sierra Peaks
Sierra Peaks just west of the Sonora Pass
Sierra Peaks
Continuing west of Sonora Pass
Sierra Peaks
Plenty of snow stillpresent at the higher elevations
Road to Nowhere?
An old barn just outside of Bridgeport, Mono County,with a dirt road that seamingly goes to nowhere.
Sierra Peaks
View of sierras and the snow from Bridgeport
Owens Valley
View of the northern end of the Owens Valley from Bridgeport
Mono Lake
VIew of Mono Lake from a viewpoint on CA 108; looking south.
Mono Lake
Looking SE onto Mono Lake from the CA 108 viewpoint
Peaks and Clouds
Sierra Peaks and clouds; a storm was predicted for Tuesday...
Heading South
Heading towards Mammoth Lakes on US 395
Tamarack Lodge
Tamarack Lodge, in Twin Laes, near Mammoth Lakes, our lodging for the first night.
Tamarack Lodge Room
My room in Tamarack Lodge; small, but well appointed
Twin Lakes View
A view of Crystal Crag, Twin Falls, and one of the Twin Lakes
Crystal Crag and Twin Falls
Close-up of Crystal Crag and Twin Falls; Mammoth Creek is the source for the waterfall.,
Crystal Crag
Crystal Crag gets its name from a large quartz inclusion in the top third of the pinnacle. I actually did a multi-pitch climb in July 2004, reaching the summit after five separate pitches.
Twin Lakes View
View looking south of Twin Lakes from Tamarack Lodge
Twin Lakes View
Anoher view from Tamarack Lodge, this time looking north.
Brewer's Blackbird
A Brewer's blackbird in the carpark at Tamarack Lodge
May 26, 2026, first stop was to get another view of Twin Falls and any wildlife.
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