Onion Valley was our first trip for the new year.  The trip included a strenuous day hike up to the Kearsarge Pass, in the Sierra Mountains...

 

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Here we are ready to leave for our hike...
(unsuspecting of the vigorous hike)

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As we hike, we admire the scenery...

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After a while we stop at one of the many lakes.

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We brought fishing equipment, so we took a break
and tried to catch dinner...

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Hurray!!! We finally made it to the top!

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From the pass, we cna see to the other side of the Sierras.

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Read the sign... 11,760 ft. !

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Ah...finally back at camp...