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Island Pass. It was more of a speed hump, really. We took a guess as to where the actual pass was.
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Island Pass. It was more of a speed hump, really. We took a guess as to where the actual pass was.

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  • Island Pass. It was more of a speed hump, really. We took a guess as to where the actual pass was.
  • From here we're supposed to go over Donohue Pass, but plans change...
  • Surprisingly, Ben had cell reception, so we could see the big red blob headed for us. We barely had time to set up the tent rainfly and get everyone and gear inside. This is during the second wave of the storm which decided to park itself right over our tent.
  • Three hours and about 8 inches later, the ground is no longer green.
  • No postholing happening here! By the next morning all the hail had turned into a sheet of ice.
  • The tiny trickle coming down the side of the mountain turned into a river.
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  • Requisite sleeping bags in the tent picture
  • The next morning, at impromptu Camp #18
  • Our under the tent mate. He was happy to find somewhere green.
  • Breakfast! And then Keira went sledding on a bear can lid.
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  • Ok, now we're hiking up to Donohue Pass.
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  • Donohue Pass, and entering Yosemite
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  • Looking down toward Upper Tuolumne Meadows. Lots of smoke.
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