Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_9901.JPG3 viewsFinally, we are getting an early start.
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IMG_9905.JPG2 viewsThe plan is to head up the ridge (lit by morning light) north of Donelson Lake, and reach the crest, a major drainage divide on which sits Sky Pilot Mountain.
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IMG_9911.JPG3 viewsAs we ascend to the divide, Pilot Peak comes into view to the west. The shoreline of Maryott Lake west of Donelson (right foreground) looks like it will pose some navigation problems.
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IMG_9913.JPG3 viewsThe west end of Donelson Lake has an additional arm that we will eventually go around to the south.
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