Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_5716.JPG7 viewsLake 9352 is passed on the south with a bit of boulder hopping.
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IMG_5718.JPG7 viewsAt 9450' the saddle between Lake 9352 and Packrat Lake is the lowest elevation on the three major cross country passes we crossed, but its remote location and snowfield made it seem like the highest.
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IMG_5721.JPG7 viewsAn aboundance of wildflowers dotted the steep grassy slope in the westerly of the two drainages dropping down toward Packrat Lake from saddle above Lake 9352.
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IMG_5725.JPG8 viewsReward Peak rises southeast of Packrat Lake on the left. Our route exits this valley left of the peak. A path of loose scree emanating from behind a ridge can be seen leading up and left if one looks directly below the summit of the peak almost down to the trees.
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IMG_5730.JPG7 viewsMore Enzian above Packrat Lake.
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IMG_5737.JPG13 viewsElisa is concerned about the approaching storm.
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IMG_5738.JPG11 viewsAfter a night of high wind and rain we awoke to clear skies and peaks reflected in the breezy waters of Packrat Lake.
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