Smoke from a nearby forest fire looms above Mammoth Mountain and colors the sunset on Day 1.
Sunrise at 9,000 feet: Puffy jacket? Check. Funny hat? Check. Mug of coffee? Heck yeah.
Fall color on trail to Thousand Island Lake, Ritter Range in the background.
Campsite with private beach at Garnet Lake, Day 2.
Morning light on Garnet Lake, with Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak in the background. Oh, plus a setting moon and a family of ducks.
Saying goodbye to Garnet Lake, Day 3.
