Idaho Exposure

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

I always ponder the possibilities here.  I want to avoid boulder-hopping, in favor of more stable rock.  I will ascend to the prominent lower group of trees on the right (N), then angle up and left (SW), climbing above the pink solid rock appearing about even with those tree-tops in the photo, and in the center of the frame (horizontal axis).  The pink outcrop is steep, but the angle of the rock is considerably less above it.  I find it best to continue climbing up and left (W) above that, taking advantage of the most solid rock.

I always ponder the possibilities here. I want to avoid boulder-hopping, in favor of more stable rock. I will ascend to the prominent lower group of trees on the right (N), then angle up and left (SW), climbing above the pink solid rock appearing about even with those tree-tops in the photo, and in the center of the frame (horizontal axis). The pink outcrop is steep, but the angle of the rock is considerably less above it. I find it best to continue climbing up and left (W) above that, taking advantage of the most solid rock.

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