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Mt. Langley - Aug '05

Mt Langley, located in the Eastern Sierras just south of Mt Whitney, is the tenth highest mountain in California (14,026 ft = 4.275 m). It is also the third easiest to hike (after White Mountain and Mt Whitney) and its views are among the best.
A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays. Fires are prohibited in the Cottonwood Lakes area. Proper food storage to deter bears (bear canisters, bear-bagging, etc.) is required by federal law.
Take a look at this report in bosnian language:
http://www.zone-2000.net/arhiv/06/035fourt/doc01.htm
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  • View on the Mt. Langley from Alabama Hills

    View on the Mt. Langley from Alabama Hills

  • View down to Owens Valley from Horseshoe Meadow Road. Alabama Hills, Lone Pine (green area) and Diaz Lake (right)

    View down to Owens Valley from Horseshoe Meadow Road. Alabama Hills, Lone Pine (green area) and Diaz Lake (right)

  • Here was Owens Lake

    Here was Owens Lake

  • Beautiful yellow carpet

    Beautiful yellow carpet

  • Mother nature art 1

    Mother nature art 1

  • Mother nature art 2

    Mother nature art 2

  • Creek at Golden Trout Camp

    Creek at Golden Trout Camp

  • Entering John Muir Wilderness

    Entering John Muir Wilderness

  • Cirque Peak (12900 ft / 3932 m)

    Cirque Peak (12900 ft / 3932 m)

  • The Creek between Lakes 5 and 4. In the background Old Army Pass

    The Creek between Lakes 5 and 4. In the background Old Army Pass

  • Cottonwood Lake 5 and Old Army Pass

    Cottonwood Lake 5 and Old Army Pass

  • The huge wall of Mt. Langley. Some people fishing

    The huge wall of Mt. Langley. Some people fishing

  • Only net can help you to survive attacks of the nasty beasts

    Only net can help you to survive attacks of the nasty beasts

  • The meadows next to Lake 4

    The meadows next to Lake 4

  • Water is running under the snow

    Water is running under the snow

  • Courious one

    Courious one

  • Making dinner in the fishnet :)

    Making dinner in the fishnet :)

  • Nightmare

    Nightmare

  • Clouds are coming

    Clouds are coming

  • The beast is having dinner too

    The beast is having dinner too

  • Around the camp in the morning

    Around the camp in the morning

  • The eye of the beholder

    The eye of the beholder

  • The Foxtail Pine (Pinus balfouriana) is a rare pine that is endemic to California,in the United States, where it is found in two areas with a separate subspecies in each, the typical subsp. balfouriana in the Klamath Mountains, and subsp. austrina in the southern Sierra Nevada. Foxtail Pines occur in the subalpine forest in these mountains: at an elevation of 1950-2750 m in the Klamath range, and 2300-3500 m in the Sierra Nevada. In the Sierra Nevada, Foxtail pines are limited to the area around Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In both areas, it is often a tree line species. Foxtail Pine is a tree to 10-20 m tall, exceptionally 35 m, and up to 2 m trunk diameter. The leaves are needle-like, in bundles of five with a semi-persistent basal sheath, and 2-4 cm long, deep glossy green on the outer face, and white on the inner faces; they persist for 10-15 years. The cones are 6-11 cm long, dark purple ripening red-brown, with soft, flexible scales each with a one millimetre central prickle. It is thought that Foxtail Pines can live up to 3000 years in the Sierra Nevada, although the highest currently proven age is 2110 years. In the Klamath Mountains, ages are only known to about 1000 years. The Foxtail Pine is closely related to the bristlecone pines, being classified in the same subsection Balfourianae; it has been hybridised with the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine in cultivation, though no hybrids have ever been found in the wild.

    The Foxtail Pine (Pinus balfouriana) is a rare pine that is endemic to California,in the United States, where it is found in two areas with a separate subspecies in each, the typical subsp. balfouriana in the Klamath Mountains, and subsp. austrina in the southern Sierra Nevada. Foxtail Pines occur in the subalpine forest in these mountains: at an elevation of 1950-2750 m in the Klamath range, and 2300-3500 m in the Sierra Nevada. In the Sierra Nevada, Foxtail pines are limited to the area around Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In both areas, it is often a tree line species. Foxtail Pine is a tree to 10-20 m tall, exceptionally 35 m, and up to 2 m trunk diameter. The leaves are needle-like, in bundles of five with a semi-persistent basal sheath, and 2-4 cm long, deep glossy green on the outer face, and white on the inner faces; they persist for 10-15 years. The cones are 6-11 cm long, dark purple ripening red-brown, with soft, flexible scales each with a one millimetre central prickle. It is thought that Foxtail Pines can live up to 3000 years in the Sierra Nevada, although the highest currently proven age is 2110 years. In the Klamath Mountains, ages are only known to about 1000 years. The Foxtail Pine is closely related to the bristlecone pines, being classified in the same subsection Balfourianae; it has been hybridised with the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine in cultivation, though no hybrids have ever been found in the wild.

  • The young mountaineers on the trail. Lake 4 area.

    The young mountaineers on the trail. Lake 4 area.

  • High elevation gardens

    High elevation gardens

  • View from the Langley summit to the Cottonwood Lakes Area. Olancha Peak in background.

    View from the Langley summit to the Cottonwood Lakes Area. Olancha Peak in background.

  • View to South

    View to South

  • View to North, Mt. Whitney in far right.

    View to North, Mt. Whitney in far right.

  • On the left side is the Ridge leading from Tuttle Creek, nice climbing option. In the background Ovens Valley and the Ovens Lake (water is slowly coming back)

    On the left side is the Ridge leading from Tuttle Creek, nice climbing option. In the background Ovens Valley and the Ovens Lake (water is slowly coming back)

  • Tuttle Creek drainage. Alabama Hills and Inyo mountains in the background

    Tuttle Creek drainage. Alabama Hills and Inyo mountains in the background

  • View towards Mt. Whitney, Mt. Russell, Mt. Corcoran and Mt. Mallory. Mt. Williamson in the background (right)

    View towards Mt. Whitney, Mt. Russell, Mt. Corcoran and Mt. Mallory. Mt. Williamson in the background (right)

  • The Summit Mark of Mt. Langley

    The Summit Mark of Mt. Langley

  • Flowers on the summit

    Flowers on the summit

  • More flowers around the summit.

    More flowers around the summit.

  • The cliffs next to the Lake 5. Elevation on the top around 3,700 m. Langley summit massif on the right

    The cliffs next to the Lake 5. Elevation on the top around 3,700 m. Langley summit massif on the right

  • Naim is coming down.

    Naim is coming down.

  • Closer

    Closer

  • It was pretty warm

    It was pretty warm

  • Taking a brake

    Taking a brake

  • Cottonwood Lake 5

    Cottonwood Lake 5

  • On the trail, packed

    On the trail, packed

  • Nice cloudy sky over Mt. Langley

    Nice cloudy sky over Mt. Langley

  • Cirque Peak (12900 ft / 3932 m) with flowers carpet

    Cirque Peak (12900 ft / 3932 m) with flowers carpet

  • The water is soooo clear

    The water is soooo clear

  • Mirza, loaded

    Mirza, loaded

  • View on Langley from Lake 1

    View on Langley from Lake 1

  • Alabama Hills

    Alabama Hills

  • Mt. Langley topo map. Getting there: Take US-395 to Lone Pine, CA, and head west on Whitney Portal Road. After a couple of miles, turn left at a sign to Horseshoe Meadows Road and follow it to the Cottonwood Lakes/Army Pass trailhead. Make sure you turn right at the sign indicating Cottonwood Lakes, otherwise you will end up at the trailhead for Cottonwood Pass. There is a walk-in campground, bear boxes and toilets at the trailhead, as well as ample parking.

    Mt. Langley topo map. Getting there: Take US-395 to Lone Pine, CA, and head west on Whitney Portal Road. After a couple of miles, turn left at a sign to Horseshoe Meadows Road and follow it to the Cottonwood Lakes/Army Pass trailhead. Make sure you turn right at the sign indicating Cottonwood Lakes, otherwise you will end up at the trailhead for Cottonwood Pass. There is a walk-in campground, bear boxes and toilets at the trailhead, as well as ample parking.

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    View on the Mt. Langley from Alabama Hills
    View down to Owens Valley from Horseshoe Meadow Road. Alabama Hills, Lone Pine (green area) and Diaz Lake (right)
    Here was Owens Lake