Cinco de Inyos_ _ May 4-5-6, 2012

[teotwaki]

Awesome trip report! I did this same exact trip with friends over Easter weekend for my birthday. We came into Papoose via "The Narrows" due to a wrong turn, but it just added to the fun. You guys even camped in the exact same spot over looking the Flats that we did, that is an great camping spot. I can only imagine what the super moon looked like coming over the ridge line to the east of your camp site

Thanks! We had quite a time getting to that exact camp spot. We looked at 3 other suggested spots but they were just too small for our group. Our scouting party ended up discovering the final spot we stayed at and the moon did indeed look spectacular as it came over the peaks to the east!

[Rallyroo]

Joey was going to hike down with us but he forgot his chapstick and had to go back up to get it...

Hahaha! That plus my water bottle. If only I had realized that the mine was farther than we had all expected earlier. Oh well, at least I passed on the message to Mim and Lisa that the rest of the group was going to take a while to return so they weren't left hanging.

And he missed out on this cool old mine!

That gives me the excuse to go back to explore the area some more.

[Rallyroo]

Someone has excellant taste. Bibler I-tent is awesome. I invested in my 12 years ago and still getting dividends from it.

The I-tent is a pleasure to pack compared to my heavy Mountain Hardware Trango 2. I like backpacking & mountaineering so most of the gear is lightweight and compact. I also don't own a 3 season tent so during warmer temps I just sleep outside with a bag on a tarp.

[adventureduo]

Awesome report Jim as always! Man i've been working too much lately and need to get out! Your photos are making me drool!

[ETAV8R]

Hahaha! That plus my water bottle. If only I had realized that the mine was farther than we had all expected earlier...

...That gives me the excuse to go back to explore the area some more.

Water bottle what? We don't need no water bottles!
When is the next trip? Let's go!

[ETAV8R]

Thanks for capturing the Gini illuminated with the Snowpeak Snowminer in "lantern" mode. Neat picture.

[Rallyroo]

Water bottle what? We don't need no water bottles!
When is the next trip? Let's go!

You buy new tires yet? I'm up in Santa Barbara for work next week. Memorial Day is coming up in a bit which is a nice 3 day weekend for something.

Thanks for capturing the Gini illuminated with the Snowpeak Snowminer in "lantern" mode. Neat picture.

That reminds me, don't forget, the next time you pass through Bishop, make sure you go visit Mountain Light Gallery.

[ETAV8R]

No new tires yet...still shopping but I'm probably gonna go for the same size as before until I can save enough for a suspension upgrade. I have a dilemma with that too since I have a hookup at Camburg but also am interested in OME all around.

So here are several edited images...

The early gaggle meet at Cleghorn


Seems I wound up in spot 2 most of the trip. Not intentional by any means.












The leader in action...is this what you meant by action shot?












Up on the mount

[ETAV8R]

And a few more:





How did this guy find us?








You do not want to tumble down the side of this canyon:


























The leader...










Roads traveled



Again many thanks to everyone on this trip. I now know a few roads that I have seen time and time again while heading to Big Pine on the way home from Death Valley. Looking forward to another trip up to the Inyos soon, slower pace for a photo mission. See you on the trails.

[nwoods]

Awesome photos Eric!!!