Joe Lake: Sunrise Shoot

Joe Lake in twilight. It's best to get up at a-little-bit-not-dark if you want to photograph the sun rise at the top of the ridge.

First hint of sunlight

 The sun finally reaches Joe Lake, hiding in its hollow.

Scorch

 Trees burnt in the 2018 Snowy Mountain fire, seen during our Joe Lake hike.

Joe Lake: Wildflower Collection

 

Joe Lake Trip: Trail Pictures

Hardly a year goes by without some sort of trip to Joe Lake. These pictures are from a backpack camping trip in July of 2020.

 

Looking down on Harry Lake

Harry, I presume?

Not sure what this game is called, but it looked kind of fun. It seems to involve hoping that other people lose their balance.

The highest tip of Snowy Mountain

Descending to Harry Lake

Twisty trees in a burnt stretch between Joe Lake and Harry Lake

Last Hike to Joe Lake

A few pictures from a hike that two friends and I did in October. Joe Lake is high and far back in the mountains. Only really brave winter hikers go there once the snow starts to fall. This was, therefore, our last chance to see it this year. 

As you can see there was already a little snow on the ground. The wind was also definitely chill.

Still, good to see it again!