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Goat Lake, Thompson Peak loop September 4, 2010
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 IMG_5846.JPG12 viewsGoat Creek Falls.
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 IMG_5847.JPG12 viewsGoat Creek descends northeast toward Stanley.
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 IMG_5851.JPG16 viewsThe Professor takes a well deserved rest arriving at Goat Lake.
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 IMG_5854.JPG14 viewsThompson Peak seen to the south in the notch above Goat Lake.
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 IMG_5858.JPG13 viewsThe color of the water varies dramatically with the depth of the lake.
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 IMG_5863.JPG21 viewsThe plan is to climb behind the headwall at the south end of the lake, and asend the snow couloir.
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 IMG_5866.JPG23 viewsAbove the headwall at the south end of Goat Lake. A great spot for lunch!
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 IMG_5868.JPG18 viewsUp the broad gulley to the right is the entrance to the upper snow couloir.
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 IMG_5873.JPG23 viewsGoat Lake below the snow couloir.
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 IMG_5876.JPG24 viewsThe first tarn in the basins above Goat Lake. Thompson Peak looms closer.
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 IMG_5877.JPG22 viewsAbove the first tarn and the weather appears ominous.
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