Boy, what a difference a little sleep and a couple of camp meals can make.

We got up early and got on the trail to catch the rest of the gang (they blew past us last night when we stopped.

Everyone eventually ended up at Richardson lake, a placid mountain pond surrounded by forest and meadow. We all had a swim and a fire. Great day...even saw a beautiful cinnimon colored bear.

The rest of the three days into Donner pass were just as good. The trail stayed at altitude most of the time, skirting along many of e famous ski slopes of North Lake Tahoe, as it made is way around the lake.

Upon arriving at Donner Pass, we all split a taxi ride into Truckee for burgers and beer. Here are some pix...