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One Last Shot of Hope

Hope Valley (10/16/17) Susan Taylor

Hope Valley (10/16/17) Susan Taylor

Hope Valley (10/16/17) Susan Taylor

Susan Taylor sent these images taken in the Hope Valley, last week. They were such jewels, though no longer available to be seen, that we had to share them.

What you’re more likely to see are those taken by Phillip Reedy and Clayton Peoples.

Phillip timed a visit to be in the Hope Valley and setup before sunrise to photograph snow and fall color before the snow would begin to melt.

He noted that while most of the aspen in the Hope Valley are now bare, there are some with reasonably good color remaining.  Though, the cabin at Red Lake Creek is now “totally bare, even on the mountainside above the cabin.”

Aspen Leaves and Snow, Hope Valley (10/20/17) Phillip Reedy

Clayton Peoples had the same idea, visiting Lake Tahoe and finding spots of color surrounded by a wet dusting of heavy snow.

The heavy blanket of snow dropped late last week has mostly melted (following the warm, sunny weather that followed) and the scene is similar to the Hope Valley, mostly Past Peak, but with pockets of color to be seen.

Clayton wrote, “Color can be found in the lower elevations (near the Lake) among aspens and cottonwoods; it can also be found in a few aspen groves hanging tough in the higher elevations.

“For instance, near Tahoe Meadows (on the NV side, along Mt. Rose Highway), there is a gnarled, weathered grove of aspens that tends to turn color in mid-October despite its high elevation (approximately 8,000ft). This grove is going off right now, and is at Peak (75-100%). A number of inches have fallen at this elevation, adding to the beauty. At the right angle, one can capture a photo of orange-hued aspens with the majestic Lake Tahoe in the background, 2,000ft below.

Tahoe Meadows (10/20/17) Clayton Peoples

Hope Valley – Past Peak – You Missed It.

Lake Tahoe – Past Peak – You Missed It.

Lake Tahoe (10/20/17) Clayton Peoples