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2003.05.31

***Tioga Pass is open!
– one week earlier than previously announced. I wish I could go tomorrow!
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May 31, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on 2003.05.31

MinaretsBW2003|05|26

The Minarets from Minaret Summit. May 26, 2003.
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May 30, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on MinaretsBW2003|05|26

2003.05.30

Evening view of the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth, California. May 25, 2003.

It has been one busy week! Now I have a bit of time to go back over the photos I took last weekend at Mammoth.

The Minarets and Mts. Ritter and Banner from Minaret Summit. May 26, 2003.
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May 30, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on 2003.05.30

Eastern Sierra Sunset Near Mammoth

Eastern Sierra sunset near Mammoth. May 25, 2003.
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May 30, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on Eastern Sierra Sunset Near Mammoth

TownsleyPlateau

Between Townsley and Ireland Lakes, Yosemite National Park. October 12, 2002
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May 29, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on TownsleyPlateau

Lyell Fork Tuolumne River

Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River. Summer 2002.
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May 28, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on Lyell Fork Tuolumne River

2003.05.27

Owens Valley high desert and eastern Sierra Nevada crest near Convict Lake. May 26, 2003.

***Winter behind me, summer in front of me
– That’s the thought that occurred to me as I skied down a final run at Mammoth at the end of a short cross-country ski trip to Minaret Summit. While I was skiing (winter), it was over 70 degrees (summer) and I could see the high desert of Owens Valley below.

***A true California moment
– As I XC-skied along the road to Minaret Summit I passed a cyclist going the other direction on the plowed, but yet unopened road.

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May 27, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on 2003.05.27

SierraCrestConvictLake

Sierra Nevada crest near Convict Lake with Owens Valley high desert in the foreground. May 26, 2003.
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May 27, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on SierraCrestConvictLake

2003.05.24

***Updated – Spring Skiing 2003
– Heavenly Valley, Kirkwood, Alpine, Squaw Valley, and Mammoth are apparently still open. I hope to be able to file a personal report by Tuesday!
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May 24, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on 2003.05.24

2003.05.23

***Everest speed record broken.
A 25-year-old Nepalese Sherpa, Pemba Dorjie Sherpa, sets a new world record for the ascent of Everest. [BBC News | World | UK Edition]

***Tioga Pass opening tentatively set for June 6
if conditions continue as they are currently. It sounds like the road is pretty much plowed out, but that there is still some avalanche control and other work to do.
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May 23, 2003 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on 2003.05.23