We awoke to clear blue skies on the second day of the trip.
Evolution Basin's an incredible place for those who haven't been.
It's hard to explain--the beauty is almost perfectly arranged, like a giant alpine Japanese garden.
The climb to Muir Pass is easy, gaining only 1000 feet over maybe 5 miles from Evolution Lake.
However, all the hiking is above 11,000 feet, making it inherently strenuous.
We lunched at Muir Pass then made the long descent toward the base of Le Conte Canyon.
Robert zoomed ahead of us, setting up camp at Little Pete Meadow.
He doubled back and caught up with us, then graciously took some weight off our shoulders.
Although we'd had clear weather all day, it soon started to sprinkle, forcing us under Robert's Megamid shelter.
day2
