Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_5725.JPG1 viewsRunoff from hydrothermal features seeps into the Firehole River northeast of Old Faithful; Upper Geyser Basin.
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IMG_5728.JPG1 viewsOld Faithful erupts again, viewed from the north. A moment later, the wind shifts, and we get doused with water.
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IMG_5853.JPG2 viewsThe Riverside Geyser begins its eruption toward the end of the hour long window predicted at visitor center.
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IMG_5857.JPG1 viewsThe geyser spouts a column of water about 75', arching over the Firehole river.
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IMG_5768.JPG2 viewsThe Beehive Geyser unexpectedly erupts while we are hurrying to catch the Riverside Geyser.
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IMG_5871.JPG2 viewsDark ominous skies added to the drama at Riverside Geyser; Upper Geyser Basin.
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IMG_5880.JPG1 viewsRiverside Geyser eruptions are about 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours apart, and last about 20 minutes.
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