/2009/10/28/rae-lakes-loop/Exploring the Rugged & WildFri, 01 Jan 2010 03:56:14 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com//2009/10/28/rae-lakes-loop/#comment-7263Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:56:14 +0000/?p=2130#comment-7263[…] Rae Lakes Loop: (October 24th) One of the most popular backpacking destinations in the High Sierra, I did this 46 mile loop in 12:31 in late-season conditions with extensive snow travel from Vidette Meadows to below Dollar Lake. While the snow, particularly on the north of Glen Pass, slowed me down, the amazing views of the snowcovered peaks more than compensated. […]

]]>/2009/10/28/rae-lakes-loop/#comment-7212Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:07:37 +0000/?p=2130#comment-7212Leor, I really enjoy reading these posts of yours. Your adventure photos are awesome…. But hey, I was looking at your completion time of the Ray Lakes loop. Man, I would just say to be careful with the shorter winter days on the higher mileage loops. The fun drops out when the light vanishes and the temps start to plummet – but hey, you know this stuff! Keep on posting the mileage missions!! – Gus

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