May 2026. I woke up early in the morning together with the first rays of the sunrise, after a night of excellent sleep that I needed like air to breathe. After getting organized briefly by the vehicle, the very first thing I did was approach the back of the 4Runner to check that yesterday's makeshift rigging and ties on the rear bumper were holding up. Everything looked stable and secure enough, and I set out from the Onion Valley campground. A word about this campground: the site is managed by the BLM, and to my great surprise, it is really organized and clean. It has picnic tables, designated fire rings, and even built vault toilets. For anyone planning to come out here, it's worth knowing that this lake is very popular among fishermen, and you need the appropriate state licenses and permits if you come to fish here.