Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_9282.JPG1 viewsLooking southeast over Evolution Lake, from left to right, Mt. Huxley, Muir Pass, and Mt. Solomons.
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IMG_9283.JPG0 viewsBelow Evolution Lake, the JMT descends steeply into Evolution Valley. We will depart the JMT just before it drops in earnest, and climb north on a use trail onto the Darwin Bench.
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IMG_9286.JPG1 viewsA rock outcrop jutting into the northeast end of Evolution Lake.
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IMG_9297.JPG1 viewsLooking southeast over Evolution Lake, from left to right, Mt. Spencer and Mt. Huxley.
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IMG_9305.JPG0 viewsThe Hermit and Emerald Peak, behind, over Evolution Lake. These peaks rise south of Evolution Valley.
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IMG_9310.JPG1 viewsFrom the use trail leading to the Darwin Bench, Evolution Valley to west.
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IMG_9314.JPG0 viewsStream cascades toward Evolution Valley from the Darwin Bench.
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