Bench Lake and Beyond 2002

Journey to the High Sierras with Mike, Matt, Jon, Jim & Richard. Due to my early deaparture these photos only illustrate half of the fun! Ask one of the Dude Lake Associates for details.

15 Aug 2002 08:31AM. We check in with the mechanics. We weren't in Onion Valley long before Matt was out of control. Jon and Mike make themselves at home. Rich lemants the Swab divorce and subsequent move. Matt needed to sleep it off at 9,000+ feet. 15 Aug 2002 6:23PM. Dinner time with Matt & Jim. Jon used his tongue in lieu of a fork. Richard was asked to eat at the small table. These boys are having a salad. Mike, one of the original outdoorsmen. With dinner completed and the fire lit, what next? Jon get's in a little photo time. Proud men. Note jim's state of dress. 16 Aug 2002 07:08AM. Time to get the show rolling Mike knows what to do. 16 Aug 2002 07:41AM. Jim buckles up for safety. Jon has it all going on. Jimbo covered our flank. 16 Aug 2002 07:51AM. On the way to Godot. 16 Aug 2002 08:11AM. Photo op, thanks Jon. Ready for the day, still smelling good. 16 Aug 2002 08:26AM. Jon Skunk Baxter Mike's new toy and valuable tool. 16 Aug 2002 08:28AM. Stopping to smell the flowers. 16 Aug 2002 08:32AM. There was no stopping these guys. 16 Aug 2002 08:38AM. Matt takes in the beauty. Rushing towards the valley. This guy was somewhat of a bastard. But he makes a nice silhouette. 16 Aug 2002 09:23AM. Couldn't resist one more shot of Gilbert. 16 Aug 2002 09:39AM. The boys take a nutrition break. 16 Aug 2002 10:47AM. Destination reached, looking down on Matlock. 16 Aug 2002 10:57AM. Mike and Matt take the high ground. 16 Aug 2002 10:57AM. Bench Lake, the crew cut side. 16 Aug 2002 12:03AM. It wasn't long before the baptism. 16 Aug 2002 1:20pm 16 Aug 2002 1:43AM. I am starting to realize that there are no fish here. 16 Aug 2002 2:02PM. Mike on the opposite shore. 16 Aug 2002 2:02PM Camp as viewed from across the lake. 16 Aug 2002 2:19PM. This is where I saw that frog last year. 16 Aug 2002 2:19PM 16 Aug 2002 14:24pm. http://www.mylfrog.com/ to learn more about this fellow. With the Rana muscosa back soon comes the garter. 16 Aug 2002 5:04PM. Mike gives the camera a go. Nice one Mike, you caught that light just right. Mike, that's the sun flare I was telling you about. 16 Aug 2002 5:43pm, The Sun light bends it's way over the granite peak. I really love the way the light plays. 16 Aug 2002 5:44:38PM Mike's hammock over looking the lake Flowers on the Bench shoreline Mike chows down Jon owes me $5 for this chefs workstation. Matt and Jim satiate their hunger. My mix of goodness. Time to wash the dishes. 16 Aug 2002 7:26:46PM. The Boys enjoy drinks on the veranda. 16 Aug 2002 7:32:13PM. I loved that rock. 16 Aug 2002 7:35:27PM. The moon appears while the Sun still adds it's color. 16 Aug 2002 7:36:04PM. The sun light paints the granite pink. 17 Aug 2002 6:13:39AM. Sunrise over Dude Lake. 17 Aug 2002 6:16:06AM. Illuminate your day. The incident and injury. Write for details. 17 Aug 2002 9:42:22AM. Abandoning Bench, heading down to Matlock. My exit.