Aron Bosworth
Skinning up Jake's lower half.
Aron Bosworth
A classic view of old-growth red firs (Abies magnifica) and Lake Tahoe from Jake's Peak.
Reed Youngbar
Gaining the midway bench (7,600') on Jake's. The climb steepens beyond this point.
Aron Bosworth
Jake's east aspect has enticing terrain but is also more slide prone than the glades to the north. Small trees and open areas mark the avalanche paths.
Aron Bosworth
Mature mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) near the summit of Jake's.
Aron Bosworth
The views from Jake's summit never get old.
Aron Bosworth
Dick's Peak (9,974') as seen from the summit of Jake's.
Aron Bosworth
Tahoe's lakeshore preeminence, Mount Tallac (9,739'), as seen from Jake's. The summit bowl beckons.
Reed Youngbar
Despite dry land at lake level, Jake's upper half is often holding snow.
Aron Bosworth
Fun turns above the lake on Jake's.
Reed Youngbar
Jake's Peak.
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Jake's Peak.
Reed Youngbar
Finding pockets on Jake's Peak.
Aron Bosworth
One of many classic perspectives from Jake's.
Aron Bosworth
Eastshore vantage of the westshore lineup.