Idaho Exposure

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


Last additions - Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012
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IMG_9024.JPG1 viewsMount Huxley.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9034.JPG1 viewsLooking for a place to camp, just north of Wanda Lake.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9018.JPG2 viewsIt was nice to have enough time to enjoy the meadows and streams.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9016.JPG1 viewsWe were still traveling off trail here, but the JMT is very close, just right (west) of edge of photo.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9015.JPG1 viewsThe west side of Evolution Basin looking south above Sapphire Lake. We passed up Sapphire since it was so close to the busy John Muir Trail. We hoped to find more solitude along a stream, or smaller lake off the trail.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9007.JPG2 viewsThe northwest ridge of Mt. Huxley follow the right skyline to the summit.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9009.JPG0 viewsExfoliating boulder.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_8995.JPG4 viewsBreaking camp mid morning at the west end of Lake 12021'.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_8998.JPG2 viewsToday's itinerary was less demanding; find another camp on the west side of the basin within easy striking distance of Muir Pass and Mt. Solomons.Dec 14, 2012
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