The Sierra Animal has returned! I was wondering where you were or what you were up to.
At Hamilton Lake, I met a fellow from Texas who had talked to you last summer. He was leading a group of 6 from Tx, and they were planning on heading over Kaweah Gap and Pants Pass to see Lake Italy -- "because Rogue Photonic told me last year that it was a really pretty place". Unfortunately, one look at Pants and they decided on Kern Hot Springs instead.
At least I got over Pants Pass. Monster pass!
RP: rather than making a single huge trip report, why don't you roll it out piece by piece. IMO, it would be more fun reading in installments.
