Chocolate Peak (11,682') - April 30, 2006
Joe Kelsey, our neighbor in Bishop, suggested snowshoeing up Chocolate Peak as an early-season warm up for Sierra peak bagging. We went on fishing season opening day (mainly because that was the first day the road to South Lake was open), which made for some amusement as we got to watch a large numbers of sportsmen trudge uphill carrying their fishing tackle and coolers full of cheap beer. The peak itself was quite nice and had a great view of the Inconsolables.
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A view of Chocolate Peak from Cloudripper.
Our first glimpse of Chocolate Peak as we trudged up the trail.
On the way up the trail.
Robin and Joe chatting on the summit.
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Katy, Joe, and Julia on the summit.
From the left, Mount Humphreys, Basin Mountain, Mount Tom, the Wheeler Crest, and the White Mountains off in the distance.
The Inconsolables from the summit.
Katy playing with a stick. Summits don't interest her much, but sticks sure do.
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Robin petting Julia and talking to Joe on the summit with the Inconsolables behind.
Robin and Jon on the summit with Julia standing guard.
Robin and Jon on the summit.
Katy taking a break from worrying her stick to admire the view.
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On our way back down the trail.
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