Backpacking Desolation Wilderness "Zone 44"
After getting off work early on Friday, I decided last minute to head to Lake Tahoe and go backpacking for one night. I drove to the Placerville Ranger Station hoping to get a walk-in permit, and that's exactly what happened. I ended up getting a permit for one of my favorite areas in Desolation Wilderness, Zone 44!
I arrived at the Pyramid Peak parking lot around 1:30 PM, packed my backpack, and started making my way up to Horsetail Falls. I spent some time at the waterfall before making my way up to Avalanche Lake with the intention of passing it and camping at Ropi Lake. After I arrived at Ropi Lake, I decided to keep going and explore a different lake. I ended up hiking a little more and found Toem Lake. As soon as I arrived, I saw this camping spot and I knew that was it. I spent an amazing night watching the stars and the Milky Way.
The next day, I packed all my stuff and started making my way down. I really think this is one of the best areas in Desolation Wilderness because it's pretty isolated and not too popular. Another thing that I love is the diversity of this place; there's a whole section that is burned, but plants and trees are already starting to grow, making this place unique. Not to mention the waterfalls and the creeks.
I had a great time even though it was extremely windy and I had some problems with the microphone. Not every trip is perfect, and there's always going to be complications. I love how much I get to learn from all these trips and love seeing my progression in every video.
Hope you like it and enjoyed it. See you on the next one!
29 сен 2024
