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The ridge between Wheeler and Jeff Davis peaks.
Walking the ridge to Jeff Davis Peak.
Descending the rocky slopes of Jeff Davis during sunest.
Taking in the view from Wheeler Peak.
Looking at Jeff Davis Peak from the summit of Wheeler Peak.
Looking south from Wheeler Peak.
Jeff Davis peak as seen from the approach to Wheeler Peak.
The Wheeler/Jeff Davis cirque.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Early morning light on the Wheeler Peak Trail.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Ascending the switchback above Stella Lake.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Light on Wheeler Peak through the trees.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Early morning light in the distant foothills to the east.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
A doe and her two fauns walk through a meadow below Wheeler Peak.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Nearing the Stella Lake junction.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Pristine reflection in Stella Lake.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Great Basin National Park mountain range to the south of the Wheeler Peak summit.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
The moon over Wheeler Peak summit.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Aptly named Bald Mountain to the north.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
A hiker ascends the false summit with Bald Peak in the background.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
The trail around Stella Lake.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Wheeler Peak above the Alpine Lakes basin.