nity, Dean 2004 Journal June 9 60 Lake Basin to Mt. Cedric Wright, Kings Canyon NP, Fresno Co., CA This morning it was well below freezing even after the sun came up. It stayed cold, windy and wintery until afternoon and there were snow flurries. I hiked out of 60 Lake and took the John Muir trail to Mt. Cedric Wright. I spent a few hours on the north and west sides of the mountain looking for salamanders. There were some places that looked good, but there was too much ice and snow to be able to access many of the good places. After dark, I tried and spent most of the time just getting over the snow. I didn't find any salamanders. The night was much warmer than last night, at least above freezing. June 10 Pinchot Pass to Castle Homes, Kings Canyon NP, Fresno Co., CA I hiked north from Twin Lakes to Pinchot Pass. Looked for good Hydromantes habitat but all rocky areas were boulder covered or loose, without any big granite outcrops with water. Checked a few small streams on the south side of Pinchot Pass and found nothing. The north side of the pass and beyond looked the same (mostly dirt dry) so I turned back. In the small lakes 5 W of Pinchot Pass I saw some large Rana muscosa tadpoles but no adult frogs. In the afternoon I hiked up the NW side of Castle Homes and found great salamander habitat - lots of water flowing over granite just below snowline, exactly like the area at Granite Pass where I found the first salamander. Didn't find any animals there but should go back if I get the chance. Location is 36°53'08.9"N, 118°26'37.3"W, 3694m.