#South Fork San Joaquin River
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pcttrailsidereader · 1 year ago
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Another casualty of a tough winter and spring. This bridge crosses the South Fork of the San Joaquin River at the junction of the Piute Pass Trail and the PCT/JMT in the High Sierra.
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thorsenmark · 2 years ago
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Wide Open Spaces in Devils Postpile National Monument
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Wide Open Spaces in Devils Postpile National Monument by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While walking the Devils Postpile Trail and taking in views with some nearby forest and river with reflections. The view is looking to the south.
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wildernessjournals · 5 years ago
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The Goddard Canyon Trail descending into the South Fork of the San Joaquin River drainage. Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, SEKI, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA. Photo by Van Miller
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joshuacourter · 7 years ago
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Overnight Trip in the JMT Complete An overnight adventure into the John Muir Wilderness has ended. Our destination was Blayney Meadow. Photos are uploaded and story will follow!
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thehikingviking · 2 years ago
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Mt Senger from Florence Lake, The First Sierra Hike of the Season
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I had been fighting a cold over the past two weeks, and after taking the previous weekend off from hiking, I felt recovered enough to get back on the horse. I had my eyes on the Trinity Alps, but sadly could find no one who wanted to go with me. I was considering a solo trip until Rafee texted me with some ideas for western approach Sierra peaks. He mentioned Mt Senger, and I decided to join him since I was in the mood for some company. I previously thought this was more than a 30 mile effort, but that is maybe only the case when following the John Muir Trail to Sallie Keyes Lake. Secor documents a use trail, which when used would save some distance. A ferry also crosses Florence Lake, but it wouldn't start running for two more weeks, so we had no choice but to start for the northern shore of the lake. That was fine by us. Rafee would drive the morning of from his hotel in Fresno while I decided to drive in the night before and sleep at the trailhead. It was a long drive in from Shaver Lake. I arranged my sleep set up then walked out towards the lake where I meditated and watched the alpenglow. I could already feel the elevation even though I was only at 7,300 ft.
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It was a rather chilly night, but I slept well enough. A mosquito had found its way into my car, and while I don’t think it managed to bite me in my sleep, the occasional buzz around my ear disturbed me from my tranquil state. I woke up before my alarm and got ready at a leisurely pace while I waited for Rafee. I invoked the luxury of turning on my car heater for warmth. Rafee pulled up next to me as I ate my breakfast, and we were on our way by 6:10am. From the day use parking lot, we passed a closed gate and followed a paved road for a short distance to the actual trailhead. The trail climbed up around the western lakeshore. Every foot of gain was all for naught as we would eventually descend back down to near lake level at the lake’s inlet. I spied Mt Darwin many miles up the canyon beyond Evolution Valley.
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A lone bird flew overhead, but besides that the 4 mile walk to the other side of the lake was uneventful. The trail led us to a footbridge that crossed the mighty South Fork of the San Joaquin River.
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The trail climbed away from the river and eventually met up with a dirt road. The trail and the two track would coalesce for the following few miles as they both made their way towards Muir Trail Ranch. We first passed Double Meadow, with Ward Mountain towering above us to the southeast.
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In the other direction was The Tombstone, a rock feature on the way towards Chamberlain Peak and Mt Hooper.
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Snow Plants were abundant in the forest following Double Meadow.
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We then reached Blaney Meadows a short distance further.
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Along the trail was a peculiar gate, possibly suggesting a history of grazing in the area.
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North rock, a potential bonus peak, towered above us.
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We were now on the lookout for the old use trail. We left the main trail as we neared Sallie Keyes Creek, prior to reaching the JMT and the MTR. We wandered somewhat aimlessly through the forest, but eventually found some large cairns and later a footpath.
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We took our first break here to celebrate finding the old trail. We were already 8 miles in and hadn’t done much elevation gain. I guess there was only one way to see if my body would hold up.
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The trail was very useful. It took us through sections of manzanita and simplified route finding so I could simply turn my brain off. Ward Mountain looked more impressive the higher we climbed.
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The trail slowly got less and less obvious as we climbed higher, but it became less necessary as we entered a forest. We just made our way upwards, spotting a random cairn either here or there. We passed time talking about sports radio personalities. It was effective. We eventually met Sallie Keyes Creek at a wide open meadow near the outlet of the lake.
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There were many large golden trout darting through the crystal clear water.
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We found an old trail on the other side of the creek, and we followed this north as it paralleled the watercourse until we merged with the John Muir Trail. We reached Sallie Keyes Lakes moments later.
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We somehow had completed most of the gain by now, and decided to keep our momentum by continuing up the peak. We followed the lakeshore then resumed climbing through a patch of trees towards the southern slopes of Mt Senger. We paused for a short time to observe a grouse sitting in a tree.
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The climb evolved into a slog of sorts. I aimed for some large boulders to make things more fun, but I was having trouble maintaining my pace. At the 12,000 ft mark, I finally accepted that I was feeling the effects of altitude. It was a little embarrassing, but I suppose acceptable since this was my first Sierra hike of the year. I also was starting to get cold, so additional time was needed to take out my jacket and put on my gloves. Rafee ran off ahead to the summit while I labored up the final stretch. We encountered snow for the first time as we crossed the large summit plateau. The snow was consolidated and I was thankful that there were no hidden cornices along my path.
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I joined Rafee at the top a couple minutes later. It took us 6 hours and 30 minutes to reach the summit, which was equivalent to Bob Burd and Mathew Holliman’s time. They admitted to feeling absolutely terrible that day, but I wasn’t feeling that much better with my altitude sickness and lingering cold.
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To the northeast were Mt Hilgard, Mt Gabb, Seven Gables and Bear Creek Spire.
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To the east were Mt Humphreys and Mt Emerson.
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To the southeast were Charybdis and Mt Goddard.
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To the south were the Kaweah Range and Mt Henry.
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To the southwest was Three Sisters.
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To the northwest was Mt Hooper.
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RJ Secor was in the register, but I was simply disinterested in flipping through the pages. Usually I just write my name in the register, but Rafee inspired me to put my home town and a comment. I wasn’t feeling great so I didn’t have much to say.
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The clear blue skies, outstanding views and a delicious homemade lunch made me feel a little better. I had barbecued tri tip a few nights ago, and was now able to consume all those protein and fat filled calories. Yum. For some reason Rafee was interested in some spot point on the topo map which we now call Peak 12068. I must have caught his interest when I suggested that there might be an obscure register on the summit, however I didn’t sincerely believe this. Anyways it seemed like an easy bonus peak so we began traversing west along the ridge. Some interesting clouds were forming to our southwest.
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Even with my down puffy, I was really feeling cold and downright uncomfortable. Once at the saddle it was a quick task to reach the top, and we were rewarded with our first good views of Mt Senger.
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Of course there was no summit register. There was however a better view of the Selden Pass area and Mt Hooper.
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We returned back to the saddle where we spied a nice looking sand chute.
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From here we made pretty quick work on our descent.
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As we approached Sallie Keyes Lake, it sounded like people were shouting Rafee’s name. We thought it might be someone we knew, so we started yelling back, guessing who it might be. “AJ! Peter! Dully! Kirmse! Mihai!” Those people must have thought we were crazy. I don’t think it was anyone we knew.
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We didn’t stick to the trail through the forest, finding it just as easy to traverse the forest floor in a cross country manner. We did follow the trail through the manzanita section, which proved very helpful.
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Once back in the valley, we had a long 8 mile walk back to the cars. There was a lot of micro terrain that punished me. My throat had become agitated, and I most definitely regressed in terms of recovering from my cold. Doh!
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I taught Rafee about nunataks as we approached Florence Lake.
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We stopped at the footbridge for “dinner,” which basically consisted of the rest of the food in my pack. I strained over the last four miles back to the car, but I didn’t suffer too greatly. 
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I moved just fast enough to keep the mosquitos at bay. The same bird from the morning was still flying overhead. I believe it was a white-tailed kite, but I guess we will never know for sure. After reaching the cars, we had a very long drive back to Shaver Lake. All the restaurants were closed, so we had to drive an hour further to Clovis to get food. Thankfully Five Guys was open and we chowed down as we recounted the day's efforts. In the end the hike was 24.5 miles with 6,600 ft of gain, which was the perfect amount for me.
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thatsnakeman · 3 years ago
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One of the perks of hiking in the mountains near our home in Fresno, CA. Caught this image of the Milky Way over the South Fork of the San Joaquin River the first night on the way to Evolution Valley. [OC] {7952 x 5304] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/3x9qnbP
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rabbitcruiser · 7 years ago
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Shot Rock Vista Point, CA (No. 4)
The Sierra Nevada's irregular northern boundary stretches from the Susan River and Fredonyer Pass to the North Fork Feather River. It represents where the granitic bedrock of the Sierra Nevada dives below the southern extent of Cenozoic igneous surface rock from the Cascade Range. It is bounded on the west by California's Central Valley and on the east by the Basin and Range Province. The southern boundary is at Tehachapi Pass.
Physiographically, the Sierra is a section of the Cascade-Sierra Mountains province, which in turn is part of the larger Pacific Mountain System physiographic division. The California Geological Survey states that "the northern Sierra boundary is marked where bedrock disappears under the Cenozoic volcanic cover of the Cascade Range.
The height of the mountains in the Sierra Nevada increases gradually from north to south. Between Fredonyer Pass and Lake Tahoe, the peaks range from 5,000 feet (1,500 m) to more than 9,000 feet (2,700 m). The crest near Lake Tahoe is roughly 9,000 feet (2,700 m) high, with several peaks approaching the height of Freel Peak (10,881 ft or 3,317 m). Farther south, the highest peak in Yosemite National Park is Mount Lyell (13,120 ft or 3,999 m). The Sierra rises to almost 14,000 feet (4,300 m) with Mount Humphreys near Bishop, California. Finally, near Lone Pine, Mount Whitney is at 14,505 feet (4,421 m), the highest point in the contiguous United States.
South of Mount Whitney, the elevation of the range quickly dwindles. The crest elevation is almost 10,000 feet (3,000 m) near Lake Isabella, but south of the lake, the peaks reach to only a modest 8,000 feet (2,400 m).
There are several notable geographical features in the Sierra Nevada:
Lake Tahoe is a large, clear freshwater lake in the northern Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 6,225 ft (1,897 m) and an area of 191 sq mi (490 km2). Lake Tahoe lies between the main Sierra and the Carson Range, a spur of the Sierra.
Hetch Hetchy Valley, Yosemite Valley, Kings Canyon, and Kern Canyon are examples of many glacially-scoured canyons on the west side of the Sierra.
Yosemite National Park is filled with notable features such as waterfalls and granite domes.
Groves of Giant Sequoias Sequoiadendron giganteum occur along a narrow band of altitude on the western side of the Sierra Nevada. Giant sequoias are the largest trees in the world.
Two of the largest rivers in California, which form the Central Valley and drain into San Francisco Bay, derive most of their flow from the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada range. The northern of the two is the Sacramento River (which also drains the adjacent Cascade Range and Klamath Range); the southern one is the San Joaquin River.
Source: Wikipedia
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adventuresoffinder · 7 years ago
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JMT Day 8
9/11/17 Marie Lake to South Fork San Joaquin River The night on Marie Lake was ridiculously windy. It seemed like I rarely got more than 5 minutes of sleep at a time with how vigorously the tent was flapping. We had a long (really long) descent to Muir Trail Ranch to grab our resupply buckets. I was chanting to Craig about the bag of Terra Chips we had waiting for us. We definitely underestimated our cravings for salty snacks on this trip. We gorged on the chips and Oreos we had sent ourselves as we sorted through the resupply. We left a few things in the "hiker box" - actually an assortment of very well organized buckets - and took a few things as well. We noted that the sky had begun to darken, but decided to move on nevertheless. The rain started after about 10 minutes on trail, and lasted less than an hour. It was enough to get us soaked, but luckily the sun returned and we were at least able to dry out our clothing. After entering Kings Canyon National Park, we climbed up with the San Joaquin River on our right. It was a punishing climb with our newly reloaded packs, but the river gorge, with its countless cascades and waterfalls, proved a welcome distraction. We found a couple small campsites, set up, and cooked dinner. Craig and I each ate about two bites of our couscous before the rain started again, in big juicy drops. We covered our dinner and ran back into the tent. When the rain died down we ventured back out. We each got about four more bites of couscous before the big juicy drops returned. We ran for cover yet again! The next respite from the rain allowed us to finish dinner and clean up before calling it a night with more dark clouds on the horizon.
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steenpaal · 5 years ago
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John Samuel Eastwood - Wikipedia
John Samuel Eastwood (1857, in Minnesota – 1924, in California) was an American engineer who built the world's first reinforced concrete multiple-arch dam on bedrock foundation at Hume Lake, California, in 1908. Eastwood's papers are held at the Water Resources Collections and Archives, University of California, Riverside.[1]
Early life
Born to Dutch parents in 1857 in Minnesota,[2] Eastwood attended the University of Minnesota as a civil engineering student; prior to graduation in 1880 he headed west to work on railroad construction projects in the Pacific Northwest, including on the Northern Pacific Railroad.[3] In 1883, he moved to Fresno, California and established an office as civil engineer and surveyor. He became Fresno's first City Engineer in 1885, but apparently was not well suited for office–bureaucratic life and soon resigned. For the remainder of his career he focused on work within the private sector or as a consulting engineer.
Early in 1895, he became chief engineer of the San Joaquin Electric Company, and was responsible for the design and construction of one of California's early hydroelectric plants. As described by George Low in the April 1896 Journal of Electricity, Eastwood employed the nascent technology of long-distance alternating current power transmission in creating a hydroelectric power system for the Fresno area. Unfortunately, the financial capabilities of the company proved insufficient to meet the great cost of constructing the dam in the remote reaches of the mountains, and, as a result, Eastwood was forced to rely on an undammed, natural supply of water to drive the turbines and generators. It was this inability to impound and store runoff that led to the demise of the San Joaquin Electric Company in 1899 after a long drought dried up the North Fork of the San Joaquin River and brought the company's power production to a standstill.
Big Creek Complex
Shortly thereafter, Eastwood became engaged with the Pacific Light and Power Company as engineer in charge of designing a large hydroelectric project on the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. This has since become known as the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project, presently operated by the Southern California Edison Company. The Pacific Light and Power Company was controlled by the famous financier and electric railroad magnate Henry Huntington. Eastwood had great hopes for the Big Creek project, and he planned it to include storage dams to ensure that a drought could not stop its power production.
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Hume Lake
Dam, completed 1909, displaying its reinforced concrete 50-foot (15 m)-span arches resting on inclined vertical buttresses
Although Big Creek was for the most part designed prior to 1907, financial difficulties associated with the Panic of 1907 delayed Huntington's ability to initiate construction for several years. While designing the Big Creek project, Eastwood had devised an inexpensive type of reinforced concrete dam design which minimized the amount of material required and, consequently, reduced construction costs. In 1908, while waiting for work on Big Creek to begin, he designed and built the Hume Lake Dam for the Hume-Bennett Lumber Company. This structure is located in the Sierra Nevada about forty-five miles south of Big Creek. The first of its kind, its completion in 1909 demonstrated the practicality of the multiple-arch design. Shortly thereafter, Eastwood received the contract for the design of a multiple-arch dam to supersede the 1884 Big Bear Valley Arch Dam near San Bernardino in Southern California.
Eastwood envisaged the use of multiple-arch dams in the construction of the Big Creek project, but these hopes were dashed when, in November 1910, he was dismissed from all association with the project. Although he was awarded 5,400 shares of stock in the newly formed Pacific Light and Power Corporation (which was legally distinct from the earlier PL&P Company), this financial interest soon disappeared when in the summer of 1912 Huntington, as majority stockholder, assessed all owners of Pacific Light and Power Corporation stock $5 per share to help pay for the construction of Big Creek. Unable to pay the assessment ($27,000) on his stock, Eastwood was forced to relinquish his stake in the PL&P Corporation. Following this abrupt separation from the Big Creek project at the age of 53, Eastwood was left with only modest financial holdings and, as a means of survival, he began actively pursuing a career devoted to the design of multiple arch dams.
Multiple arch dams
In the early 20th century, Salt Lake City regularly experienced severe water shortages in mid-winter and late summer. To alleviate this, bonds were floated in 1914 to finance the construction of three storage dams, the largest being Mountain Dell Dam in Parley's Canyon, ten miles east of the city, that was built in two stages from 1914 to 1925.
Earlier, Eastwood had built four dams in California and his reputation as dam designer was growing. He had written several articles in Western Engineering describing his Big Bear Valley Dam, Los Verjeles Dam (in Yuba County, California) and Kennedy Dam (in Jackson, California), and had also published a four-page promotional "supplement" distribution with copies of the March 1915 Western Engineering.
Following the initial construction of Mountain Dell Dam, Eastwood continued his career in water resource development and dam design, becoming involved in projects in California, Idaho, Arizona, Mexico, and British Columbia.
He was not an armchair engineer, and he spent much of his life in the field working on practical problems of water control. He worked as a practicing engineer until the end of his life, when, in August 1924, at the age of 67, he drowned while swimming in the Kings River east of Fresno.
The Eastwood powerhouse at Shaver Lake, California was named after him. Built in 1987, the 200 MW pumped storage hydroelectric plant is located underground and was carved out of solid granite.
Eastwood designed seventeen dams in his career: one in Utah, one in Arizona, one in British Columbia, two in Idaho, and the other twelve in California. Eastwood's work includes:
Hume Lake Dam, Fresno County, California (1908)
Big Bear Lake Dam, Big Bear, California (1912)
Mountain Dell Dam, Salt Lake County, Utah (1914-1925)
Lake Hodges Dam, Escondido, California (1918)
Fish Creek Dam, Carey, Idaho (1919)
Anyox Hydroelectric Dam, Anyox, British Columbia (early 1920s)
Cave Creek Dam, Maricopa County, Arizona (1923)
Little Rock Dam, Littlerock, California (1924)
Florence Lake Dam (1926)
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pcttrailsidereader · 4 years ago
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Marie Lake is another Sierra beauty located on the south side of Selden Pass as the PCT/JMT.  Continuing south the trail descends to the South Fork of the San Joaquin River and Muir Trail Ranch.
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thorsenmark · 1 year ago
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Navigate the Waters of a Quiet Stream in Devils Postpile National Monument
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Navigate the Waters of a Quiet Stream in Devils Postpile National Monument by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A setting looking to the south while taking in views across still waters of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. I decided to zoom in on the focal length to compose an image on this one bend in the river with the reflections of trees.
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wildernessjournals · 5 years ago
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Lower Goddard Canyon, South Fork of the San Joaquin River, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, SEKI, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA. Photo by Van Miller
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thehikingviking · 4 years ago
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Mt Harrington via Lewis Creek Trail, Kings Canyon National Park
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In my pursuit to climb 20 SPS peaks for the 2020 calendar year, I put my focus towards Mt Harrington. I had been up the Lewis Creek Trailhead the week before to climb Kennedy Mountain, and while I typically like to break up scenery, the California wildfire closures had given me slim pickings, and I had to take what I could get. I decided to make a day trip out of it. I woke up in my own bed and drove across the San Joaquin Valley to Kings Canyon. I arrived at the trailhead 40 minutes later than the previous weekend, starting off at 5:20am. The first 6 miles to Frypan Meadow was similar to the week before. There were some differences, however. I stumbled across some eye shine early on in the hike, which ended up being a couple deer grazing on the burnt slopes. Sunlight came earlier as well, which I preferred.
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-Comb Spur
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While I expected to be faster, I arrived at Frypan Meadow 5 minutes slower than the previous week. I was in no rush, so it wouldn't matter. I again took my obligatory rest next to the fire ring.
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I didn’t even bother making my way to the unimproved trail sign, and instead walked across Frypan Meadow in the general direction of where I needed to go. I reached the King Canyon National Park boundary at a very neglected section of the park.
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I expected to find a use trail here, but instead found a bunch of deadfall. I walked around for a bit and found a pink flag which was as good sign.
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Whatever comfort I received from the pink flag was quickly squandered as I lost the unimproved trail shortly after. I expected that would be the end of it. I hiked cross country for a short distance and then stumbled back on the use trail. It was very well defined, and I was able to follow it with ease for the next mile.
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-Hopefully not human
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I lost the trail again, and I didn’t spend much time looking for it as I was not even sure this trail would lead to where I needed to go. I climbed straight up the dusty mountain slope through the forest. My topo showed the trail cutting further west, and my track climbed straight up, however the trail was further east of my position, following the East Fork of Grizzly Creek. It was a relief to get back on the trail because the off trail dusty hiking was exhausting.
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Once within a quarter mile of Grizzly Lake, I left the trail again, this time intentionally, and climbed steep loose slopes up to the bench. Kennedy Mountain was visible further up the ridgeline.
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A small fire was burning behind Palmer Mountain.
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I made it to Grizzly Lake level after a struggle, but I never went close enough to the lake to see it. Instead I aimed for the drainage feeding the lake. Mt Harrington came into view for the first time.
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I started to feel fatigued once I reached the 10k ft level. I only had a thousand feet to go, so I knew I would make it, but I was short on sleep and had a lot of things on my mind. I followed the creek through pine forests and small meadows, expecting to see a bear at some point.
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I emerged onto some granite slabs. I aimed for a notch just to the right of the peak which others had reported using, however the route looked tougher than class 3.
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I didn’t search thoroughly for the best route, and soon the difficulty of my climbing reflected my earlier sentiments. I would find the class 3 route upon my return, but for the time being I enjoyed the challenge of a few class 4 pitches.
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Reaching the top of the ridgeline was a big milestone for me. Across Little Tehipite Valley were Spanish Mountain and Obelisk.
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The remaining ridgeline looked intimidating at first, but all reports suggested moderate class 3 scrambling from my direction.
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I again wasn’t actively looking for the easiest route and found myself on spicy terrain. There was no one around to help me if I had an accident, so I set myself straight and took more care the remainder of the scramble to the top.
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I made it to the summit just before noon. To the southeast were Kings Canyon and Mt Brewer.
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To the south were Mt Silliman and Mitchell Peak.
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To the southwest were Eagle Peaks and Wren Peak. I pondered the possibility of traversing to Eagle Peaks, but I had no way of knowing what the extra effort would cost me.
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To the northwest were Spanish Mountain and Obelisk. Kings Canyon and the King River emptied out into the San Joaquin Valley.
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To the north was Mt Goddard.
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To the east was Despair Benchmark, a possible bonus peak. Beyond that was Kennedy Mountain which I climbed a week earlier.
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The summit register was rather old, dating back to 1966.
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A log in the register claimed an ascent which dated back to 1953, but this was added in 1970.
-“No apparent prior ascents.”
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The first legible ascent in the book came from a party joined by Andy Smatko, who has become somewhat of a Sierra peak bagging legend.
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The most recent log was from a week ago. This must have been the owner of the lone car which I saw in the parking lot on my ascent of Kennedy Mountain.
-Grand Dike.
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-Grizzly Lake
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-Kennedy Mountain
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-Mt Goddard
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I had lunch on the summit. I was supposed to meet an old friend in Kings Canyon later in the day, but they hadn’t even left their home yet, so I cancelled and told Asaka that I would be back home that evening. I was relieved to simply go home post hike. The problem was that my old friend didn’t know that I had messaged him from my satellite phone, and kept responding with endless nonsense, costing me a pretty penny. I took my time scrambling down the ridge, finding a more secure route down.
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I considered visiting Despair Benchmark and Hogback Peak, but I simply didn’t have the desire. I again took more care down the slab section, finding the class 3 section down. From there I meandered down the watercourse towards Grizzly Lake.
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I bypassed the lake and descended down the sandy and dusty mountain slopes towards the unimproved trail.
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Once on the trail, I made more of an effort not to lose it. With more care, I was able to take it all the way to the national park boundary.
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I circled around Frypan Meadow and made it back to the trail. From there it would be a repeat of the previous week. I jogged a little, hiked and little, lived, laughed and loved a little.
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-Mt Farquhar, North Guard & Mt Brewer
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-A burnt tree barely standing
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-Cougar scat
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-Tarantula hole
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I was pretty tired as I descended the last two miles of trail. Once at the car, I took a quick dunk in the Kings River then drove back home, completing my day trip of Mt Harrington.
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Upon Approval, closing will be scheduled by the Loan Specialist.
After Signing is complete, you will get the cash.
You keep your vehicle and are free to use the Cash.
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Paperwork Needed.
You can send the Paperworks thru Email, Fax or Text.
Copy of your Vehicle Title or Pink Slip.
Copy of your ID.
Need Proof of Residence.
Income Proof.
Proof of Insurance.
Pictures of the Automobile.
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About Three Rivers, California.
Three Rivers is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, United States. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley, the town is near the entrance to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The town’s name comes from its location near the junction of the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Kaweah River.
The population was 2,182 at the 2010 census, down from 2,248 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Three Rivers as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
Auto Title Loans: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Just what is an Auto Title Loan?
An Auto Title Loan is a temporary credit secured against your truck.
Just why should I choose your Business?
We have just one of the lowest rates. Clients are financed in 60 minutes or less. Our application fee is very minimal. Bad Credit History is OK. Friendly customer care that will deal with you during these hard times.
What Are the Documents required for an Auto Title Loans?
a) Pink Slip/ Title to your Motor car b) Proof of Income Source c) Proof of Dwelling d) IDENTIFICATION Proof e) 5 Images of Automobile (Front, Back, Both Sides, Dashboard shows Miles). f) Insurance policy Proof.
How much Money Can I get for my Auto or truck from Title Loan?
In California, the amount we give a loan is between $2,510 to $40,000, the amount we lend is based on your vehicle’s actual wholesale value. Some of the things that define that value include the Year, Make, Model and Trim level of your jeep, and its miles and condition.
Exactly what are your Operating Hours?
Our company accept Web based Vehicle Title Loan applications 24/7/365. Our Customer support is available from 8 am to 7 pm Monday-Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm Sunday.
What is the Process for Securing an Auto Title Loans?
Step # 1 – Get a Quote and complete our on line application through our secure site or Call 951-226-5874. If you have any concerns. Step # 2 – Right after you apply on-line, a financing representative from Our Title Loan will call you to discuss your financial position and how we can support you with a Title Loan. They will discuss the Term and Conditions of the Loan. They will also give you the Check-list of Required Documentations to Fund the Loan.
Could I keep driving my Auto while I have an Auto Title Loan?
Yes, you keep the Car and the cash while making your scheduled monthly payments on your Auto Title Loan.
How long will it take me to acquire my loan?
We can get you pre-approved in 5 minutes over the Telephone. Once you provide the requested document we can fund within 60 minutes. Get in touch with us now at 951-226-584 and we can get your loan process started immediately. You can even expedite the process by filling out our on line application. Check out the on-line application.
Can I still get a Car Title Loan if I misplaced my Title?
Yes, if you’ve lost your title, our company will help you obtain a new title to get a car title loan.
Is there an early repayment charge if I decide to pay off ahead of time?
No. You can payoff your Loan at any time. There is never any early repayment penalty with your Auto Title Loan.
Do you provide Title Loans on Salvaged Automobile?
Yes, we do accept Salvaged Automobile but depends upon the value of your Vehicle. Call us to find out more.
Do I have to have the good credit rating to get a loan?
No. Bad Credit Rating or No Credit Report is Ok, it does not matter. Everyone is welcomed. Equity in your Automobile is a major Element in getting a Title Loan. We lend to people with credit report problems daily.
To Get A Title Loan Does The Vehicle Have to Be Under My Name?
To receive a title loan from our Company the registration on the vehicle must be current, must be in your name, and have full coverage insurance for loans over $2,500.
Can I settle my loan ahead of time?
Yes, when you pay an Auto Title loan off early you save much more money! If you take a loan out for 12 months, but pay it off in the 7th month, you save the interest payments for the remaining five (5) months.
Do you refinance Loans?
Yes, we refinance (buy out, pay off) Vehicle Title Loans from other providers.
Does my Car be should pay off?
No. Even if you have another Auto Title Loans on your vehicle, you may still qualify for us. Call us to check out how We Can help you.
How secure is my information?
The security of your information is also extremely important to us. We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect the transmission of your information.
Why choose an Auto Title Loans over a Bank Loan?
Most people choose Auto Title Loans because they do not get approved for traditional Bank Loans. Auto Title Loans are processed more quickly and have fewer conditions than Bank Loans.
Precisely how will I know if I am approved? When will I receive my funds?
You will be notified of the Loan decision quickly following completion of your application. If you are approved, and we get all the requested Documents we will send you the Loan Docs to Sign upon completion you will receive the Funding. Call us now to obtain the detail information 951-226-5874.
Why is Auto Title Loans Better than Payday loans?
A Payday Loan amount typically ranges from $100 to $300 in California. It is a short-term Loan and has to be completely paid in under 31 days. Payday Loans rely on specific income for their repayments (such as your next paycheck or a pending tax refund). However, an Auto Title Loans is designed to give much larger Loan amounts (thousands of dollars) and could be paid back over a longer period of time (usually 12 to 36 months). To puts it simply, a Payday Loan could be seen as a temporary fix, whereas an Auto Title Loans is designed to fulfill your longer financial needs.
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terrawhitmeyer · 7 years ago
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Far reaching views at White Bark Vista (9580'), accessible via steep OTV "road" (we used our feet) 1.1 miles from Kaiser Pass. This is looking northeast toward Lake Thomas Edison over a green valley cut by South Fork San Joaquin River and the many peaks of the central Sierra Crest beyond. #optoutside #whyihike #trailtreasures #whitebarkvista #sierranationalforest #sierranevada #california #mountains #wildernessculture #naturephotography #naturerx #nature #thegreatoutdoors #goingoutisgoingin #cairn #vista #lakethomasedison #sierracrest #themountainsarecalling (at Kaiser Pass)
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dahartley11 · 7 years ago
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Birth of a Painting Series VII: “Douglas Creek”, by D.A. Hartley, acrylic on canvas, 3′ x 4′, 2010. http://friendnature.wordpress.com
A fine art video, illustrating the creative process that used to develop an artwork. "Douglas Creek".  Along the Stanislaus River, this little mountain stream and river have sustained life well beyond our time.
A fine art video, Douglas Creek is one of many small creeks that come directly from the high-country snowmelt and natural springs. It is our drinking water for our cabin in Stanislaus National Forest, located at 6,700 ft. where the water is delivered by gravity flow. After passing by our cabin it enters the South Fork of the Stanislaus River, which begins at (9,635 ft. (2,937 m) Leavitt Peak, in Tuolumne County and eventually enters the San Joaquin River, and drains into the San Francisco Bay.
Climate Change is changing our landscape quickly. We had to saw down six large beautiful Ponderosa trees this year alone. They are dying at a rapid rate, from bark beetles (love the heat), and a fungus, which spreads from fir tree roots. This was all predicted by a U.C. Berkeley scientist that wrote about how pollution affects the photosynthesis process, especially in the Ponderosa Pines. I watched a fire burn this summer across the river, tree torches burning brightly in the night.
copyright 2018 Denise Hartley
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