Lyons Lake retribution (plus Mt Agassiz and no-ski skiing!)

After our failed attempt to reach Lyons Lake, it is only natural that our next trip would set that straight. And so glad we did! What a lovely spot, it really captures the essence of the Desolation Wilderness (at least for me): large slabs of granite, beautifully scraped and sculpted by the glaciers.

(above) Alex setting up camp on the banks above Lyons Lake

 (above) Icy Lyons lake and the ridge line that obscures Mt Agassiz

 (above) Classic Desolation Wilderness

 (above) On the ascent to Mt Agassiz (following the drainage basin above Lyons Lake)

(above) The view to the east, Lake Aloha far below, and (probably) the Carson Range in the background

(ab0ve) Alex proves its impossible to fall off a mountain

(above) I follow suit...