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DSCF0877.jpg5 viewsThis is where I came upon the main trail leading me back to Imogene Lake last night. I stayed closer to the trees to avoid getting my feet wetter than they already were. Note Finger of Fate, the obvious pinnacle on the right skyline. About a mile below Hell Roaring Lake I lost the light. I stopped, had a big snack, put on some pants legs, polartec pullover, mountain parka, gloves, headlamp, and swapped visored cap for balaclava. I enjoyed a pleasant stroll down to the Stanley Valley, arriving at my car at 10 pm. Just a wonderful fall backpack!Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0875.jpg5 viewsI must have traveled east last night just on the other side of those sunlit trees on the ridge above and west of the lake.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0874.jpg6 viewsTwenty minutes below the outlet of Imogene Lake, I arrive at the unnamed lake at 8260'. This is the same lake I arrived at in the dark last night about midnight on my way back to camp after climbing Cramer. It looks better in the daylight! Those who climb Cramer from the trailhead usually begin the cross country trek west toward the summit in the vicinity of this lake. I need to pick up my pace, as it will be dark again in less than two hours.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0872.jpg4 viewsThe outlet below Imogene Lake crosses the trail coming from the west.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0871.jpg6 viewsLooking north toward the outlet (on the right) of Imogene Lake. I fished on the west side of the lake. Tied into a nice rainbow using a #18 mosquito. I was just about to land it when it got off the line. I'm just about to walk out on the east side, and plan to fish a few spots before getting to the outlet. It's already past 5:30, so I need to get going. I want to hike to the Hell Roaring Lake outlet before it gets dark around 7:30 pm. These are the first clouds I've seen the entire trip.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0870.jpg5 viewsThe Zpacks Duplex 2 in morning light. I'll do some fishing and give the tent, sleeping bag, and clothes a chance to dry out before packing up.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0869.jpg4 viewsThis view east shows what I ended up crossing to get back to camp. The outlet of Imogene Lake is visible just below center on the right edge of frame. I left the summit at 5 pm. By 7:30 pm, just before I reached the lake at 8700' it was dark. I had a compass and topo map. I knew if I headed due east, I would eventually intercept the main trail below Imogene Lake. I hoped to find the climber's path leading to the outlet of Imogene. That did not happen. I followed a star, or perhaps Mars, as it was red in color. After passing many more lakes then I remember passing on the way up, I eventually found one I thought might be Imogene. It was too small, but just east of it, I found the main trail. It was past midnight. I ascended to Imogene Lake, arriving at inlet and my camp at 1:45 am, lesson learned!Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0867.jpg4 viewsTo the east, across the Stanley Valley are the White Clouds. The most prominent summit is Castle Peak, on the skyline, just right of center. Also on the skyline, about one quarter from the left edge of frame is the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee saddle. It is strikingly white; more so with a fresh dusting of snow. I crossed this saddle a little more than 6 weeks ago (see Epic White Cloud Backpack Loop Revisited). Hell Roaring Lake is hidden from view by the ridge in the right foreground.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0866.jpg4 viewsTo the south, Snowyside Peak, rising south of Toxaway Lake (hidden from view), appears as the highest peak on the skyline, just left of center. I have summited this peak twice.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0865.jpg3 viewsTo the southwest is Imogene Lake (below center of frame to the left side of frame), where I started at noon. The Boulder Mountains are across the Stanley Valley (on the skyline right of center).Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0864.jpg4 viewsTo the north are the Cramer Lakes. From the right, Middle and Lower Cramer Lakes are visible. Upper Cramer Lake is not visible in this photo.Oct 16, 2023
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DSCF0861.jpg4 viewsI arrive on the summit at 4:45 pm. I take a series of shots immediately. I don't see a summit register, but this is clearly the summit. The view is southwest down to Hidden Lake in the foreground. Further south is Virginia Lake, which I have visited on a previous trip, leaving the Petit-Toxaway Loop.Oct 16, 2023
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