My mother could not reach the summit due to altitude sickness. My dad had trouble breathing and almost didn't make the last 50 meters, but he managed to push through and finish. I, on the other hand, was completely fine until we turned around, after which my minor headache turned into a throbbing pulse which lasted until I fell asleep, and returned in a milder form the next day. Oh well.
Yellow-Bellied Marmots were found scampering over rocks all over Tuolumne Meadows. The photo below was taken by a curious little guy who came quite close. Photo credits to my father.
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| Yellow-Bellied Marmot (Marmota flaviventris) |
As for the summit itself, it marks the highest peak (or point of land in general) I have set foot on, ever. A big thanks to the kind people who took the next picture (and are found in the panorama).
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| Mt. Dana Summit 13,061' (3,981m) |
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| Survey Marker |
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| Peak Selfie with Dad |
The panorama can be found HERE. (Click on the thumbnail to go into 360 degree viewing)
