Seven Gables and The Pinnacles 2011
Seven Gables
Lakes to Vee Lake
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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| Our
original plan included a possible summit of Seven Gables, with a backup
of Gemini. We ended up doing neither, and instead took a "rest"
day, with no rush to go the short distance to Vee Lake. Near our
camp, pikas were heard but were fairly elusive. I got pictures of
only one pika, who was nicely perched on a high rock for quite a
while. In the process of going to Vee Lake we explored the lowest
of the Seven Gables Lakes, looking for views of the ever-present Seven
Gables. It was good to see lots of tadpoles around this low lake! Journal Entry: Decided not to attempt Seven Gables, looks like too much snow. Instead we did an easy day, meandering down the chain of lakes, taking our time, then up to Vee Lake where we are camped. Large lake in a large bowl with Feather Peak and Seven Gables visible. Tomorrow we plan to take a tour of some of the Bear Lakes. |
 pika near Seven
Gables Lake campsite
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 Seven Gables
above lower lake
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 Tadpoles! |
 Seven Gables over the lower lake |
 curious Belding's ground squirrel at Vee Lake camp |
 Feather Peak |
 alpenglow at Vee Lake |
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