Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_6021.JPG5 viewsThe professor makes an entry in the register of her first third class summit. Alpine Lake if far below. Castle Peak is the first conspicuous peak on the horizon left of center.
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IMG_6022.JPG6 viewsThe view north from the summit. Ammo can in left foreground contains summit register.
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IMG_6023.JPG6 viewsThe view east, northeast from the summit toward the White Clouds.
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IMG_6025.JPG4 viewsUnnamed lakes south, southwest from the summit.
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IMG_6026.JPG4 viewsThe White Clouds to the east. D. O. Lee Peak is the brilliant white pyramid left of center.
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IMG_6027.JPG4 viewsCastle Peak across Sawtooth Valley to the east.
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IMG_6028.JPG4 viewsA prominant ridge northeast from the summit. Stanley and the Sawtooh Valley are blocked from view.
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IMG_6029.JPG3 viewsUppermost lake just west of the summit.
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IMG_6031.JPG4 viewsFinger of Fate to the north.
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IMG_6040.JPG4 viewsDescending the lower East Ridge of Snowyside Peak.
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IMG_6041.JPG5 viewsTwin Lakes from the lower broad East Ridge of Snowyside Peak. Alice Lake is behind. Castle Peak can be seen on the distant skyline.
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IMG_6043.JPG4 viewsDescending northeast toward Toxaway/Alice Lakes pass above upper Twin Lakes.
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