The rest of the hike was on easy terrain.

Nearing the end of the hike.

Following the road back to the start.

Back at the vehicles.

The group on the main dirt road that will lead us to Highway 264. We're moving to a new area for tomorrows hike to Blue Dick Peak.

Driving through a colorful canyon on the way to the highway.

We were surprised to find a hot spring and two large ponds in the middle of nowhere. This area is called The Crossing where four dirt roads meet up.

There were a few birds at the pools. This is a Yellow-headed Blackbird.

Couple of American Avocets.

On Hwy 264 heading south.

At our new camp at an old mining site.

At about sunset we surprised Sooz with a birthday cake.

She got a lot of presents.

Even some homemade jams.

Then came the fireworks. When we stopped in Dyer for gas, we picked up some to celebrate Sooz's B-Day.

More fireworks.

The next morning Cori showed up for the hike to Blue Dick Peak. It's snowing again.

The snow started during the night. The group decided to wait it out to see if it stops before starting the hike.

It did stop snowing. I wasn't into doing the hike and hung around camp. The rest of the group is ready to go.

Driving further up the road to start the hike.

The group back at camp after hiking to Blue Dick Peak. The ground looks clear now, but it was snowing big time while they were on the hike.

We had some fireworks left over. This is attempt at drawing Mickey Mouse.

Since the area was wet, we set off a few little bottle rockets.

The next morning, it's snowing again.

Strange weather for the end of May, Global Warming?

Cori and Tom were going to stay and hike another peak. The rest of us were heading to the town of Big Pine for breakfast.

Chip's truck in the snow covered mirror.

Road cows on Hwy 266.

On Hwy 168. White Mountains on the right, Inyo Mountains on the left.

Driving through the tight spot in the highway.

Looking back on the highway from a view spot we stopped at.

View towards the Sierras from across the Owens Valley.

Peek at the Sieera through the clouds.

Chip and Sooz in Big Pine. Fun trip with a great group of people.

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