Monday, August 25, 2008

Tuolomne Meadows Backcountry

Mission: Explore granite formations in the California high country.


























Big domes way out back. Not far from the stunning Tuolomne Meadows.

Glacier carved granite U-shaped valley dropping down multiple water slides and rock steps. The walls grow larger as you follow the water on its way to the
Grand Canyon of Tuolomne.





Wake up at poached campsite.

Sandwiches and Coffee at the Tuolomne Grill.

Hiking by 10.

Here by noon.






















Large south facing buttress hanging over the waterfalls.
















Sunset near Waterwheel Falls.