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First view of Garnet Lake - just a hop, skip and a (near) lighting strike away from Shadow Creek. JMT012JMT0121.jpg1.jpg	The hot pink Pride of the Mountain Penstamon looks bright even in gloomy weather. JMT0122.jpg

The Brewer's Lupine reveals beautiful details close-up. JMT0123.jpg	A hillside of Brewer's Lupine, Elephant's Head, Meadow Paintbrush and Daisies couldn't be better color-coordinated! JMT0124.jpg

The Pride of the Mountain Penstamon loves the rocky slopes. JMT0128.jpg	Just after the hail storm, Vicki leads the pack train around the outlet of Garnet Lake. JMT0133.jpg

The clouds obliterate the mountains, but not the views of the colorful meadows around Garnet Lake. JMT0135.jpg	The bright Indian Paintbrush nearly drowns out the daisies in this wet meadow. JMT0136.jpg

Rain and hail hit again after camp is up at Garnet Lake. JMT0137.jpg	A break in the weather gives an occasional glimpse of the mountains above us. JMT0141.jpg

A clear morning reveals Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak standing majestically above us. JMT0144.jpg	The nice morning brings out more signs of life in camp. JMT0145.jpg

Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak fully reflected in the calm water of Garnet Lake. JMT0147.jpg	Wherever you turn, Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak (just 1-1/2 miles away) stand out from the crowd. JMT0148.jpg

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