Chapter Twenty-Eight: Donahue
*This is a photo companion to my book, Crunch: A Million Snowy Steps Along the Pacific Crest Trail, available on Amazon here.
June 7, 2017
Davis Creek
Mt. Andrea Lawrence, and the sawtooth Koip Crest against the sunrise.
Donahue Peak and Mt. Andrea Lawrence.
Steve crushing the long uphill enroute to Donahue Pass.
Sun tipped peaks during the morning alpenglow.
Steve taking in the immense beauty all around us at Donahue Pass.
Looking down into Lyell Canyon near Donahue Pass.
Steve working his way down from Donahue Pass before the steep snow.
Steve vs. his pack vs. exposure... the battle royale!
Snow bridge over the wood bridge spanning the Lyell Fork.
Steve stopping for water in one of the many streams crossing the trail, giving his pack time to rest from all its hard work rubbing him raw.
Is there a river in there?
Trail Creek running alongside the Lyell River...
The gorgeous Lyell River. If you look closely, you'll see the trail is actually a little stream.
Tucking in my precious half-and-half for the night.
Camp in Lyell Canyon for the night.