White Clouds; Castle Peak Loop revisited, August 29, 2014
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IMG_6639.JPG14 viewsCamp at the larger of the Born Lakes at 9555'. Readying the coals for cooking trout. The route to Four Lakes Basin ascends the slope on the opposite side of the ridge above the lake (above and behind the Professor).
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IMG_6640.JPG12 viewsThe view west from the larger of the Born Lakes at 9555'. Clouds drift in accompanying an upper level low. The rain held off until we were in bed.
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IMG_6649.JPG11 viewsThe higher of the Born Lakes.
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IMG_6650.JPG11 viewsAscending the gully to the saddle above Four Lakes Basin. The higher of the Born Lakes can be seen in the valley below.
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IMG_6652.JPG11 views
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IMG_6654.JPG11 viewsLooking north into Ants Basin from the saddle between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin.
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IMG_6659.JPG11 viewsCastle Peak above Four Lakes Basin. A rather conspicuous cairn puts the minds of those who don't realize they are in the correct saddle at ease.
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IMG_6662.JPG7 views
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IMG_6668.JPG6 viewsLooking north into Ants Basin from the saddle between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin. The light changes so quickly!
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IMG_6670.JPG9 viewsBelow Castle Peak, the Professor puts together our first lunch installment; salami and cheese on sourdough baguette.
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IMG_6671.JPG8 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.
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IMG_6674.JPG10 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.
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