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The Rational Walk's avatar

The real scenes in the high Sierra can't ever be matched by AI or virtual reality or augmented reality, that is for certain! I

I'm amazed that someone would actually tell you that they were planning to steal your work at an art show. Unbelievable. I definitely miss the JMT. I have not been to the high Sierra in five years for various reasons, but I do still read the JMT groups from time to time.

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Anand Sankaran's avatar

I am headed back this year to hike Onion Valley to Cottonwood pass. I was supposed to hike it in the reverse direction last year, but Hurricane Hillary hit.

I sold these two metal prints at the art show. Very fulfilling explaining to them what these locations are.

https://www.anands.net/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/purple-lake-inlet?product_gallery=291786&product_id=6202524

https://www.anands.net/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/thousand-island-outlet?product_gallery=292136&product_id=6215571

I do meet some climbers, national park workers / rangers and people who laid the JMT in their youth at the art shows. Amazing to hear their stories! Some of these photos brings back a lot of good memories for them.

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I have a Bishop Pass/South Lake permit for early September. Probably 50/50 chance of being able to make the trip. If I go, I'll probably exit Onion Valley. It's been harder to get on trail lately for me.

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Anand Sankaran's avatar

Good luck. The bridge is still out so exiting North lake may be hard. Perhaps early September is ok to wade through. I live in NorCal. Please LMK if you need any help.

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I would be going southbound - Entering at South Lake, up over Bishop Pass and then exiting Onion Valley. I suspect the bridge will not be fixed for a while! I guess JMT thru hikers will have to divert over Piuite Pass and Bishop Pass.

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Makes sense. Ducy basin is one of my favorite campgrounds.

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