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_9417.JPG1 viewsDown Darwin Canyon to the west. The colors up here scream, "high altitude!"Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9416.JPG0 viewsThe milky blue color of the lake results from the glacial silt washing into the lake from above.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9420.JPG0 viewsThe professor catches her breath on the ascent to Lamarck Col. Mt. Darwin and Mt. Mendel across Darwin Canyon to the southwest.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9421.JPG0 viewsClimbing to this col is a pleasure as compared to Wallace Col, the route we used to cross the Sierra Crest to Evolution Basin. The rock here is solid and stable.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9414.JPG1 viewsMt. Darwin quickly comes into view as we begin our ascent to Lamarck Col.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9413.JPG0 viewsAn hour and a half later, the light has lost its magic.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9412.JPG1 viewsThe view west across the lake toward Evolution Valley. The plan is to get an early start on our climb over Lamarck Col while it is still cool.Dec 14, 2012
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