I hiked there in 1974 with 3 friends. We campedout there for 4 days, panned for gold and did lots of exploying.Took many photos and covered the base camp from top to bottom. If your interested in seeing photos or hearing about the adventures from a real visiter email me. I hiked out with loads of gear in my pack and within three miles of leaving, I left it all behind, pack included, carrying only water. I did pray for a helicopter but no gps, radios back then. It was an amazing struggle but a once n a life time find.
codabass@gmail.com jim