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Palisade Range - Jul '08

One more attempt of Palisade Range traverse.
After summiting Thunderbolt Peak (14,003 ft = 4.268 m) and Starlight Peak (14,200 ft = 4.328 m) we gave up because of Zijo's altitude sickness.
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  • 7 NABMA members from Atlanta, GA,  Boston, MA,  Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ visited Palisade Range for 4. July weekend

    7 NABMA members from Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ visited Palisade Range for 4. July weekend

  • We made approach from South Lake (2.981 m = 9,780 ft) side

    We made approach from South Lake (2.981 m = 9,780 ft) side

  • Weather was beautiful

    Weather was beautiful

  • A lot of lakes around ...

    A lot of lakes around ...

  • and, a lot of snow ...

    and, a lot of snow ...

  • Our goal is Bishop Pass 3,649 m = 11,972 ft

    Our goal is Bishop Pass 3,649 m = 11,972 ft

  • Nice sceneries

    Nice sceneries

  • We spent the night close to the spring ...

    We spent the night close to the spring ...

  • ... and Thunderbolt Pass (3.764 m = 12,350 ft)

    ... and Thunderbolt Pass (3.764 m = 12,350 ft)

  • To Thunderbolt Peak we used first chute

    To Thunderbolt Peak we used first chute

  • View from the noche to south-east side and Glacier Lodge area

    View from the noche to south-east side and Glacier Lodge area

  • Mount Sill (4.314 m = 14,153 ft) on horizon

    Mount Sill (4.314 m = 14,153 ft) on horizon

  • South Thunderbolt Peak

    South Thunderbolt Peak

  • Approaching the noche

    Approaching the noche

  • First 14-er on Palisade Range Traverse is our.
Thunderbolt Peak (4.268 m = 14,003 ft)

    First 14-er on Palisade Range Traverse is our. Thunderbolt Peak (4.268 m = 14,003 ft)

  • Starlight Peak (4.328 m = 14,200 ft) and Mount Sill (4.314 m = 14,153 ft)

    Starlight Peak (4.328 m = 14,200 ft) and Mount Sill (4.314 m = 14,153 ft)

  • Thunderbolt Peak (4.268 m = 14,003 ft) is behind us

    Thunderbolt Peak (4.268 m = 14,003 ft) is behind us

  • We are heading towards Starlight Peak (4.328 m = 14,200 ft)

    We are heading towards Starlight Peak (4.328 m = 14,200 ft)

  • View towards Dusy Basin, to the west

    View towards Dusy Basin, to the west

  • Unfortunately, altitude sickness returned us from Traverse

    Unfortunately, altitude sickness returned us from Traverse

  • Nice sunrise below Thunderbolt Pass

    Nice sunrise below Thunderbolt Pass

  • Clear sky

    Clear sky

  • Lake just below Bishop Pass (3,649 m = 11,972 ft)

    Lake just below Bishop Pass (3,649 m = 11,972 ft)

  • Much more lakes down ...

    Much more lakes down ...

  • More and more jung people are interested in Kayak adventure

    More and more jung people are interested in Kayak adventure

  • Interesting nature ...

    Interesting nature ...

  • ... and wildlife

    ... and wildlife

  • Swimming after tough day ...

    Swimming after tough day ...

  • Visiting Joshua Tree National Park

    Visiting Joshua Tree National Park

  • Joshua Tree National Park is located in South-eastern California

    Joshua Tree National Park is located in South-eastern California

  • It includes over 3.196 km2 = 1,234 mi2

    It includes over 3.196 km2 = 1,234 mi2

  • Hidden Valley area

    Hidden Valley area

  • These boulders are big challenge for climbers

    These boulders are big challenge for climbers

  • Nine established Campgrounds exist in the Park

    Nine established Campgrounds exist in the Park

  • Jumbo Rock area

    Jumbo Rock area

  • One of the camping spots

    One of the camping spots

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    7 NABMA members from Atlanta, GA,  Boston, MA,  Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ visited Palisade Range for 4. July weekend
    We made approach from South Lake (2.981 m = 9,780 ft) side
    Weather was beautiful