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Hiking, Climbing, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing. Photos by Thomas Oetzell; idahoexposure.com

Home > So-called "Epic White Cloud Backpacking Loop", August 24, 2020
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Just above Island Lake! Boulder-hopping is avoided by staying close to the headwall of the buttress after dropping into the drainage. I would rather lose 580’ elevation, and climb an enjoyable ridge, than repeat, once more, the route documented in Idaho Alpine Zone, “side-hilling” through ankle-breaker size talus.

Just above Island Lake! Boulder-hopping is avoided by staying close to the headwall of the buttress after dropping into the drainage. I would rather lose 580’ elevation, and climb an enjoyable ridge, than repeat, once more, the route documented in Idaho Alpine Zone, “side-hilling” through ankle-breaker size talus.

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