Idaho Exposure

Closer; partially frozen tarn. I put away the camera to ensure making three creek crossings in daylight. The trail passes 2 small lakes, then follows a lazy, idyllic stream near the departure point for off trail Lake 8771. My companions have set off to camp at that lake, as I find Amanda's Croc sandal carelessly dropped on the trail. I carry it to the first switchback, placing it on a rock in the middle of the trail, ensuring she will recover it, assuming they descend the N Fork Barron Creek.