Report: No Meteors/Lots of Snow in Eastern Sierra

[profdant139]

If you have a few minutes to spend, here is a link to our latest trip report:

No Meteors but Lots of Snow in Northeastern Sierra

And here is a sample picture, as an appetizer:



(if you are interested in the technical side of that photo, all of the details are given in the blog -- there is nothing magical or artistic going on -- just my inability to sleep through the night, plus a digital SLR camera, plus a tripod.)

[profdant139]

Jefe, I think we might have camped in a different secret spot, not in yours. Same general area, but our campsite was completely out in the open -- no trees within 400 yards -- because we wanted to see the meteors (which did not show up). Ordinarily, we camp in the shadiest places we can find.

[jefe_4x4]

Dan,
The last bit of the Virginia Lakes trail before the summit in September. You seem to gravitate to 'our' secret spot above Conway Summit.


and this identical location to one of yours at the other end of summer, October 6th.

Nice essay on your trip.
jefe

[profdant139]

Nina, how was the meteor shower in Oregon -- did you see any?? Hope it was better than in the Sierra!

[nina_70]

Amazing shots!

[profdant139]

Thanks for the tip -- I will update the blog!

[bka0721]

Sorry about the Meteor Shower. I was sitting out under the stars, waiting for a show too. But, you certainly scored on a great trip, just the same.

Seeing others enjoying their RVs, no matter what the weather and seasons bring, should be motivation for more to try it. Thanks for sharing your trip, with such great photos and narrative. I particularly loved seeing the snow, after a very dry and warm spring.

The wildflower you photographed was not Phlox but actually a very common spring wildflower, found in the Sierras. It is commonly known as; Jesscia Stickweed ~ (Hackelia micrathia)

b

[MrWizard]

Dan thanks for the milky way picture
beautiful

i just set it for my desktop

[SubVet]

Thanks for posting the trip report and beautiful photos.

[profdant139]

Calisdad, we did pass by Dynamo Pond, but since this was Memorial Day weekend, there were large numbers of campers there -- we like to be completely alone! We live in a congested urban/suburban area near LA, so silence and peace are priceless.

And gbopp, it never got below 25 degrees, and that was only in the night -- otherwise it was in the 30s in the morning, rising to about 50 in the afternoon. That's not too cold -- a jacket and a hat and gloves, and we were very comfortable.

[Tiger4x4RV]

Your TR gets the usual "Wow!" and lets me see one of my favorite parts of the world in a different season. You even showed a couple of hikes that I have actually done. Thanks for sharing.

[cewillis]

Really nice pictures of a great part of the world.

[Calisdad]

Great pics and report Dan. You covered a lot of territory. Happen to stop at Dynamo pond to watch the beavers?

With all the stars visible in the first pic it's hard to imagine we are alone. Thanks for the setting info.

[SteveAE]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

Steve

[gbopp]

Great pictures and article.
It looks nice but, cold weather camping is not for me.
Thanks for sharing.