Mark,

nice photos! I forgot my cameras for our trip. Thank you for reminding me how beautiful the Sierras are.

After camping overnight next to the river under Salt Springs Res, we took the same route to blue lake as you. We actually thought we wouldnt make it up that dirt bypass, so we ended up running through that snow bank and after 4 or 5 tries with some onlookers, me made it up and through.

Rick and I both thought deer valley was pretty insane. I think we'll have to join the rest of you for better adventures in the future!

sean