Thanks my friend! I have a feeling we will be seeing more of these. So you will still get a chance to photograph them.

Gosh...thanks! 🤭😀

Actually, the hike is pretty easy. There is a little scrambling over some big rocks toward the end, but it is a pleasant hike. There are some gradual ups and downs. But it should be doable. And the water is so darned pretty! I hope she enjoys it!

@@MaryannHazel Nice!! Thank you for the helpful information! Can't wait to go, I'm sure my mom will enjoy it as well :)

@@bradlee4491 - the trail is very easy to follow. I preferred to go up Piute Pass first because it isn’t quite as steep as Bishop. It is an amazing trail and you are going to love it!

Sheesh...I thought I put that in the description, but I guess I forgot. My mileage added up to 57.32 miles with 11,509' of ascent, 10,801 of descent, and 187,179 steps!. I left my vehicle parked in the North Lake parking lot and my friend's husband picked us up at the South Lake parking lot which was awesome. Otherwise, I would have been hitching a ride back to North Lake to get my vehicle. I've read that it is pretty easy to get a ride with all the day hikers that go up toward Bishop Pass. I could have walked, but it would have been a long 12-mile road walk to North Lake. Construction was being done in the South Lake parking lot, so you couldn't park vehicles at that time. I'm not sure if that has changed now.

There are quite a few designated campsites around the lake, and they are all relatively close. Get there early so you can take your pick!

LOL! I try to remind myself of that every time I backpack. But sometimes I don't listen to myself and then it is a sufferfest!

Thanks Leon!

Thanks for watching!

I don't recall seeing any bear scat while we were out there. But I'm sure they are there! Probably a lion or two as well!

Thanks! I’m waiting for the next one. Maybe a couple of days…been watching several sunspots that show potential. Thanks for watching!

We can, and it has happened before, but the solar storm needs to be directed right at Earth, AND be strong enough to spread to the lower latitudes.

Thank you Leon!

I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot more of these types of solar storms. I'm going to do my best to be there!

@Tyson Hazel - thank you! ❤️

Thanks Tim!

Next time, you need to go with me!

@@MaryannHazel I’d love to! I’m looking now to see what the future looks like.

Didn’t you have clouds up your way? I was watching the weather all day. There were a few clouds, but the movement of them added some interest. I need to head up your way when the next storm hits.

@Maryann's Outdoor Adventures Yeah cloudy...supposed to hit 70 this week. YEAH, let us know when you're in the area for sure. Will turn you on to some hidden gems that only the locals know about.

@@hyoh-wu - that would be awesome! I’m going to be in Idaho visiting my son this summer, so I wouldn’t be far!

@Maryann's Outdoor Adventures 10 4 keep us posted. Selway Bitterroots? The Cabinets, The Pintlers. There is alot. lol

You are definitely in the right place for some epic locations. Maybe I will see you out on the trail this summer!

Sadly, that road will be closed until at least spring. I checked the NPS site and they don’t have a date for reopening. It must have been pretty crazy in that canyon from all that rain rushing through the canyon last August.

I was so sad when I drove through there last fall. Broke my heart. Thanks for watching Dave!

There is parking in the Sno-Park and it is usually plowed. I’m hoping to get up this week to see how the parking lot looks. I will let you know!

BTW, you do need a Sno-Park Pass for the day, or a season pass.

Thank you so very much. Last year we did castle peak for the weekend. I think we will try here.

I feel pretty lucky to be so close - especially to Desolation Wilderness. Thanks for watching!

A dirt bike would be a great way to see this area!

Thanks!

I hear the road on the backside of Cerro Gordo was wiped out with the monsoon a few months ago. Titus Canyon has some serious issues too. I can’t imagine what that canyon was like in those storms. That area is worth a revisit soon!

Hey Brian! It is still in my queue with 14 other videos. I’m hoping to get to it in the next few weeks.

You need to check that area out. It is pretty spectacular - especially Cerro Gordo and the other mines! Thanks for watching!

Thanks Sean!

Gosh…hadn’t thought about that young man. So sad. But I think were there before he went missing. The gear was still there when we left, so maybe someone left it with plans to come back. Hopefully they did! Thanks for the comment. 😁

So - are you going to build one and do a snow camping trip with me and Kathy?

@@MaryannHazel Love to!!!

@@BackcountryPilgrim - maybe when all these atmospheric rivers let up? We were supposed to go a couple days ago, but decided against getting buried under feet of snow. LOL! BTW - if you are serious about building a pulk, I saw them at the local Sportsman's Warehouse - they had the Jettsled Jr for $35.