In late October, my dad and I went with a PCS group to attempt Virginia Peak, in northeastern Yosemite. Early snow prevented us from reaching the peak, but we enjoyed a fun early winter outing in an area I’d not previously seen.

Summary

Virginia Peak PCS Trip: 24 October-25 October 2009

Day 1: Green Lake trail from the trailhead, then a use trail over Virginia Pass (10,500 ft.) and going cross-country to camp in a basin southeast of Virginia Peak.

Day 2: Detour to Return Lake, then returning by the same route as the day before.

Participants: 5

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Midway through October, I joined a weekend Sierra Club hike for my first climb of Mt. Langley in the southern Sierra.

Summary

Mt. Langley PCS Trip: 10-11 October 2009

Day 0: Driving to near Lone Pine.

Day 1: Cottonwood Lakes Trail from Horseshoe Meadow to Cottonwood Lake #5. 7 miles, 2000 ft.

Day 2: Over Old Army Pass and up Mt. Langley from SE face (class 2), returning via same route to Cottonwood Lakes and trailhead. 12 miles, 2000 ft.

Participants: 3

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