The Sawtooth Ridge as seen by looking to the west from Bridgeport, California. The large right-facing peak near the midpoint of the ridge is Blacksmith Peak.
Our plan was to approach Blacksmith Peak by the Blacksmith Creek drainage, and climb one of the easier routes in an overnight trip, but the steep approach and lack of trail left us poorly positioned for a summit attempt the following morning, so we returned sans climb the next day.
The Sawtooth Ridge as seen by looking to the west from Bridgeport, California.
The large right-facing peak near the midpoint of the ridge is Blacksmith Peak.
Jake on the trail in, below the fork where the drainage from
Avalanche Lake enters Blacksmith Creek.
The little unnamed lake that is on the main tributary just above the fork in the creek.
Phil near the bottom of a steep slope leading to a large granite terrace.
The view up the drainage from the terrace.
Steep snow slope further up the drainage.
Denise on more snow in upper part of drainage.
Blacksmith Peak just entering view from the drainage.
Blacksmith Peak, with Glacier Lake in foreground.
Alpenglow on Blacksmith Peak.