Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_9915.JPG3 viewsDeer tracks. The camera, used here for a size referecne, was lost on the way home with all her photos somewhere between West Yellowstone and Boise-- a real heartbreaker!
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IMG_9916.JPG3 viewsLooking south at Lonesome Mountain near the top of the ridge. The two summits are evident.
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IMG_9920.JPG2 viewsThis ridge descends southwest toward Maryott Lake, asending northeast, eventually connecting to the divide on which sits Sky Pilot Mountain.
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IMG_9922.JPG0 viewsA wide view to the soutwest; Pilot Peak is visible on the horizon. Donelson Lake is in the left foreground.
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IMG_9924.JPG0 viewsEast from the top of the divide, Sky Pilot Mountain (left) rises above Sky Pilot Lake (10480'). The dark, flat-topped peak on the right is Beartooth Mountain.
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IMG_9925.JPG0 viewsBeartooth Mountain rises in the background, northeast of the main divide.
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IMG_9927.JPG3 viewsA wide view all the way back (southeast) to Island Lake's boat launch site. Lonesome Mountain is on the right.
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IMG_9928.JPG1 viewsThe divide curves west, then north, providing a route to the summit of Sky Pilot Mountain. Not enough time for a summit attempt this trip.
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IMG_9935.JPG0 viewsAnother wider view all the way back (southeast) to Island Lake, our starting point 2 days ago. Lonesome Mountain is on the right.
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