Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_9991.JPG0 viewsLooking north across Donelson Lake; Sky Pilot Mountain on the skyline (left), Whitetail Peak(?) on the skyline (right).
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IMG_9994.JPG0 viewsLooking west across Donelson Lake.
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IMG_9996.JPG0 viewsFossils or fungus?
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IMG_9998.JPG1 viewsThe other side of this saddle at west end of Maryott Lake basin drops very abruptly to Crystal Lake. The preferred route goes south from here.
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IMG_9997.JPG2 viewsTarn at west end of Maryott Lake basin.
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IMG_9999.JPG4 viewsThe south side of Maryott Lake was easily traversed, despite a lingering snowbank.
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IMG_0002.JPG2 viewsLooking northeast across Maryott Lake.
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IMG_0003.JPG2 viewsLooking northeast across Maryott Lake.
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IMG_0005.JPG2 viewsTo reach Crystal Lake, we found it easier to stay east of this outcrop, descending south, then contouring west.
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IMG_0008.JPG1 viewsTarn at west end of Maryott Lake basin.
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