Idaho Exposure

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


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IMG_1311.jpg124 viewsThe cross country begins just north of Alpine Lake.
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IMG_1313.jpg120 viewsKeeping hydrated!
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IMG_1316.jpg94 viewsThe pink granite of the Sawtooth batholith is evident on Elephants Perch.
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IMG_1322.jpg85 viewsThe ridge containing Eagle Perch, Goat Perch and Chipmunk Perch rises south of Redfish Lake Creek.
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IMG_1333.jpg138 viewsAuthor as photographed by Fred ascends northwest above Alpine Lake.
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IMG_1338.jpg103 viewsIntruded quartzite abounds on the ridge northwest of Alpine Lake.
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IMG_1350.jpg100 viewsFred ascending to the northeast ridge of Peak 9769.
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IMG_1358.jpg119 viewsGaining the ridge reveals an impressive view of Baron Spire.
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IMG_1360.jpg123 viewsBaron Lake comes into view as one climbs higher.
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IMG_1365.jpg111 viewsEl Pima, midway on the ridge between Cirque Lake Peak and Baron Spire, "signifies that the summit resembles a great cat claw."
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IMG_1366.jpg123 viewsBaron Spire
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