Thunder Mountain / Carson Pass

[@regis387]

lovely as always - thanks from a mid-westerner for the great views!

[@megeshom4820]

My friend and I stayed in a cabin at Kit Carson Lodge on Silver Lake from 10/4 - 10/8. Hauled our kayaks up and had a grand time paddling and doing short day hikes in the area. We were nearly alone on the lake and trails. Thunder Mountain is a beautiful sight from Silver Lake. I looked at the maps and wished I could hike to the top, but my friend is unable to hike that many miles. I predicted that the trail was on the somewhat narrow ridge between Caples and Silver lakes. Watching you, I think it might be the same ridge I could see. While paddling in and walking around the lake, we saw many volcanic intrusions. Now I know what they’re called! Thanks Apeman. 😊

[@ApeMan]

Isn’t the uncrowded fall great in the Sierra! Yes that ridgeline is indeed the route of the trail.

[@rmk22sr.2]

Beautiful area this really encourages me to get out and hike more. Looks like you’re doing well with those two replacement knees. You actually helped me with a lot of my questions when I was getting my knee replaced I live in New Jersey and I was waiting in the waiting room to have my knee replaced and you text me to say good luck with that today, but don’t blame me in two weeks. When You’re in a lot of pain LOL You look great. Keep on hiking.😎

[@ApeMan]

Thank you but thank yourself for the courage to get that knee fixed! Mine are spectacular with no pain or swelling. Joke on!

[@trilbyarnold3341]

Looks like a nice hike in an interesting part of the Sierra Nevadas. I hope to get back to some local hiking. Last hike I took in our Thunder Mountains otherwise known as the Huachucas I did fine, even though a snail could have beat me in a race I have made a wonderful comeback after almost 3 years of recovering from painful, disablina cg injuries. I am right now putting in 6 to 7 hours a day landscaping my place from the ground up. As I am reaching a good point to take a break and as the weather cools I'll begin working my way up a canyon 4 miles with a 2800 ft elevation gain. I don't know how long it might take me to condition enough to do that but I'll be hiking and given that I'm soon turning 83 that's pretty good. I always enjoy your vids and seeing those great Mountains again. BTW was your hike on the Western side or Eastern side of Carson Pass?

[@ApeMan]

Just west of Carson Pass. Keep on truckin Trilby! I hope to be as active as you at 83!

[@missingremote4388]

Im 57, and out of shape. Have walked portions of the pacific crest and sceniv by ways 20+ years ago

[@ApeMan]

@@missingremote4388 Get back out there! Start with walks around the neighborhood and work your way up!

[@blakemiller138]

Always enjoy your productions ! Any big trips in the future? Your JMT video is my favorite. Keep hiking.

[@ApeMan]

@@blakemiller138 No major trips but lots of good hikes. My best hiking buddy is getting his second hip replacement next week. Sucks getting old!

[@blkcoupequattro]

Across the valley other side of Caples Lake there is evidence of some pretty dramatic glaciation, as matter of fact ice covered that entire area or at least the valley floors over there, similar to some areas of Yosemite though not as pronounced but sill image Kirkwood Valley and Caples Lake area full of ice 1500-2000ft thick...

[@ApeMan]

Yes there is some great polished granite in that area which makes the volcanic area around thunder mountain even more interesting.

[@davidterrie7661]

Brutal to see that fire damage. I once made the mistake of looping around the back side. Not recommended.

[@ApeMan]

I last did this hike 20 years ago with the 4th grade hiking club so it was sad to see the fire damage. Fire in the Sierra can be normal but not at the scale of these recent giant fires.