Closer view of the yurt, looking back over where we just came up. The valley leading to Big Basin is visible in the background.

The second "wall" -- a steep climb with the creek rushing by in the canyon.

Viewing downstream as the creek falls away.

At last! We made it to the upper basin. Hyndman Peak is on the right, with Old Hyndman visible on the left.

View to the northwest, from the start of the basin. Hyndman and some lesser peaks/ridges.

View to the northeast, from the start of the basin. Old Hyndman and the back side of Cobb.

Mark standing at the site where we decided to set up camp. This was at an alpine lake, just below 9800'.

View of Hyndman peak, and the lake, from our camp.

Looking toward the ridge & Old Hyndman from our camp.