Vanity Lakes, the Third Day!
And on to Bernard Lake. Unfortunately, didn't make it all the way this day. Had to RON on the trail.


Goats are soaking up the sun after a long cold night!

Cocoa-Brownie looks more than a little relaxed!

Of course, Coffee Bean is having nothing of that resting stuff! There are challenges galore in this area. And I've got to climb every one.

'Horseshoe Lake' from above, as we begin our descent down to Lake 7872.


Lake 7872

The inlet, pristine & pure water.




Ooops... minor navigational error here. Got a little too far north on our way to Lake 7971 and then to the trailhead.

OK. Enough of this nonsense!!!

Just thought this was an interesting creation of nature.



Lake 7971



Lake 7982, and thense to the trailhead.



Coffee Bean, doing his usual!

Up the trail to Bernard Lake, with the beautiful Bear Valley in the background.


Hiking partner, huffing and puffing. And she isn't the only one. Note Blackjack's tongue hanging out!