Evolution
Basin 2013
Helen Lake to Evolution Lake
Monday, August 19, 2013
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Crossing
Muir Pass was the highlight of the day, and the weather was still good
at that time! Steve had done this section of the JMT back in 1996
(the opposite direction), but it was new for Ron.
Journal Entry:
Awoke to thin clouds, but they built all day. Got some hail and
rain around 1:30, and it’s raining again at 5:00. Easy hike up to
Muir Pass, visited the Muir Hut, and lots of hikers. Weather was
perfect! Clouds kept building on the way down Evolution Basin,
started raining at Sapphire Lake. We decided to continue on to
Evolution Lake where we are camped now. Lots of others camped
here too. Yesterday we got more rain from 7pm – 9pm – no thunder
though. We’ve got lots of thunder now. Word is that the
weather should clear tomorrow. We have a short day as we leave
the trail and head into Darwin Canyon.
 Mt. Solomons and Helen Lake |
 Mt. Solomons and Muir Pass |
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looking back to Helen Lake
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 curious marmot |
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 Muir Hut on Muir Pass
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 marmot
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 sign in Muir Hut
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 ceiling of Muir Hut
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 blocked-off fireplace
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 what a view from the window!
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 plaque honoring John Muir
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 Lake McDermand and Wanda Lake
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 Black Giant hovering over Muir Pass
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 Wanda Lake
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 Lake 11293 and Evolution Basin
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 Mt. Darwin over Sapphire Lake
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 Evolution Lake
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 Evolution Creek crossing just above Evolution Lake
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 Evolution Lake
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 Evolution Lake near the outlet
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 Evolution Valley
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