Eclipse from Thompson Peak, August 21, 2017
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IMG_7836.JPG24 viewsThe outlet of Goat Lake. Thompson Peak is the distant peak left of the couloir rising above the far end of the lake. Mickey's Spire is directly above the couloir. Thompson Peak is ascended from the saddle between the two.
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IMG_7839.JPG21 viewsFour climbers descend soft snow in the late afternoon; the couloir above Goat Lake.
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IMG_7841.JPG23 viewsPerennial snowfield on the west side of Goat Lake.
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IMG_7842.JPG22 viewsTired, we arrive at the south end of Goat Lake, and watch someone reel in a nice sized trout from the inlet.
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IMG_7843.JPGThe route to the meadows, our destination for the evening, follows the snow south of Goat Lake around to the right, climbs the buttress, which leads to the snow couloir.20 views
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IMG_7844.JPG23 viewsMike pauses near the top of the snow couloir.
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IMG_7845.JPG22 viewsA short stretch of boulder hopping at the top of the snow couloir leads to a lake we cross on the left side. Mike is ready to camp here.
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IMG_7847.JPG19 viewsI persuade my companion to continue on to the beautiful meadows beyond the lake. Alpenglow puts a halt to setting up camp to concentrate on photography.
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IMG_7851.JPG20 viewsOur camp in pristine meadows at the 8900' level.
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IMG_7854.JPG22 viewsThompson Peak basks in the alpenglow above our camp.
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IMG_7855.JPG26 viewsThe light only gets better...
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IMG_7856.JPG24 viewsThe big day has arrived! At 7:01, we are nearing the top of the steep couloir leading to the basin directly below Thompson Peak. With good route finding, we have avoided climbing on the frozen snow in the couloir.
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