Lost River Range, Merriam Lake, Leatherman Pass, Pass Lake September 5, 2011
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IMG_6579.JPG23 viewsTalus-plagued west ridge of Leatherman Peak rises from the pass.
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IMG_6582.JPG24 viewsThe Professor takes it easy on Leatherman Pass, 4.1 miles from the trailhead and camp. Lemhi Range rises in the distance.
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IMG_6583.JPG23 viewsThe view toward Borah Peak from Leatherman Pass. Trail visible in lower part of photo.
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IMG_6586.JPG20 viewsPioneer Mountains rise southwest of Leatherman Pass.
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IMG_6587.JPG15 viewsThe trail heads down from Leatherman Pass to Sawmill Gulch on the southwest side of the Lost River Range.
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IMG_6588.JPG19 views
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IMG_6589.JPG14 viewsSouthwest of Leatherman Pass, the Boulder Mountains can be seen on the horizon just right of center beyond the Pioneer Mountains. The Sawtooth Range is on the distant horizon at the top right.
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IMG_6590.JPG19 viewsNorthwest toward Borah Peak from Leatherman Pass.
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IMG_6591.JPG21 viewsThe trail to Pass Lake heads west out of the meadow. We plan to contour to the lake, rather than descend to the meadow.
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IMG_6594.JPG20 viewsLooking down the West Fork Pahsimeroi River, past the confluence with the East Fork (lower third of frame on right), into Pahsimeroi Valley from Leatherman Pass.
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IMG_6597.JPG13 viewsMackay Reservoir in the upper end of the Big Lost River Valley from Leatherman Pass.
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IMG_6604.JPG34 viewsPass Lake already in the shade of late afternoon.
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