Oct 2020 - Lake Ingalls
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I had been watching very closely as we left the parking lot and starting hiking the dark shadows being cast on Esmeralda Peak. I was struck by the great contrast. When I saw the outline of this old tree shadow, I knew I had a great shot if I could position the shadow against the brightly lit Esmeralda Peak. I had to climb a bit off trail but I found the perfect alignment I had envisioned. Viola!
To this old tree is speaking to me of its past in the shadow it casts today.Headlight Basin
After reaching the top of Ingalls Pass there is a direct option one can take to Lake Ingalls through Headlight Basin. Not many take this route to the lake because you drop down quite a bit of elevation (which you just worked hard to achieve) only to have to gain it all back to get to the Lake.