Boulder Chain Lakes, September 8, 2015
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IMG_6978.JPG2 viewsLooking back to the north, toward the highest of the Born Lakes.
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IMG_6979.JPG3 viewsAt this elevation, brilliant wildflowers bloom into September.
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IMG_6980.JPG2 views
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IMG_6981.JPG3 viewsThe route I just descended into Four Lakes Basin. When traveling solo, I often photograph my route to expedite my return.
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IMG_6982.JPG1 viewsDescending to Scree Lake after staying high on the ridge southwest to avoid cliffs at the outlet. Once more, I often photograph my route to avoid any doubt upon my return to Quiet Lake. Ever-present Castle Peak looms above. It is now 6:30 pm.
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IMG_6986.JPG1 viewsI continue climbing to Shallow Lake, which offers better camping.
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IMG_6988.JPG1 viewsI continue climbing to Shallow Lake, which offers better camping.
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IMG_6993.JPG1 viewsThe same shot, 12 hours later. Alpenglow is not upon Castle Peak yet.
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IMG_6996.JPG1 viewsIn less than 10 minutes, alpenglow appears on the cirque wall surrounding Shallow Lake.
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IMG_7000.JPG1 viewsWhile Shallow Lake is the background in this self portrait, the brook trout was taken from Scree Lake just below. Trout were going after the fly as I played the line out a few feet in front of me preparing to cast.
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IMG_7002.JPG1 viewsA 12" Brookie from Scree Lake which I roasted over the coals that evening.
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IMG_7004.JPG2 viewsThe north face of Castle Peak with Serrate Ridge in the foreground from the broad ridge northeast of Shallow Lake. Down the drainage, hidden on the right is Quiet Lake.
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