Idaho Exposure

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

Just upstream from where I crossed, is this ford.  It starts in the upper left of the frame.  It appears to get a bit deep just above that stump about two thirds across.  Upstream of that hole looks like a reasonable path.  It is very hard to estimate the depth from the bank.  The consequences of a fall here could be serious,  Trekking poles are in order.  Very early in the hike, a couple with a dog passed me, intent on doing this loop.  I wondered how they crossed; didn't get to talk with them again.

Just upstream from where I crossed, is this ford. It starts in the upper left of the frame. It appears to get a bit deep just above that stump about two thirds across. Upstream of that hole looks like a reasonable path. It is very hard to estimate the depth from the bank. The consequences of a fall here could be serious, Trekking poles are in order. Very early in the hike, a couple with a dog passed me, intent on doing this loop. I wondered how they crossed; didn't get to talk with them again.

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