The loop trip started by hiking up the spectacular East Fork Valley. The area was so impressive that we returned here some years later to climb the Shark's Nose, one of the pointy peaks in the 11th picture on this page.
Near the trailhead.
A high altitude trailhead makes for relatively flat hiking.
Sunset on the Winds crest.
Rocky peaks behind Doug.
Entering the East Fork Valley.
In the depths of the East Fork Valley.
Climbing up to Shadow Lake.
Approaching Shadow Lake.
Shadow Lake and the back side of the ridge of the Cirque of Towers.
Heading towards the Cirque.
Approaching Texas Pass.
At Texas Pass.
First view of Pingora.
Looking down at Lonesome Lake, which is anything but these days.
Another view of Pingora.
Other Cirque peaks.
