White Clouds; Castle Peak Loop revisited, August 29, 2014

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IMG_6757.JPG10 viewsEnjoying the campfire at the middle Chamberlain Lake (9477') after roasting trout on a stick caught at Castle Lake earlier that day.Sep 20, 2014

IMG_6754.JPG10 viewsThe view northeast from the top of the 10,000' pass.Sep 20, 2014

IMG_6748.JPG10 viewsPhoto time with the first view to the west toward Chamberlain Creek at the top of the 10,000' pass.Sep 20, 2014

IMG_6750.JPG10 viewsThe Professor has a snack while taking in the view from the 10,000' pass that leads to Chamberlain Basin.Sep 20, 2014

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IMG_6745.JPG8 viewsThe view northeast climbing to the 10,000' pass that leads to Chamberlain Basin.Sep 20, 2014

IMG_6740.JPG7 viewsCastle Peak above a stand of conifers.Sep 20, 2014

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IMG_6738.JPG9 viewsWe expected to see elk here, but did not expect to see bluebirds. The Mountain Bluebird is Idaho's state bird, found in higher elevations in open meadows in coniferous forests. We saw the birds hover in mid-air, hawking for insects. Grasshoppers, a dietary favorite, were present.Sep 20, 2014

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IMG_6732.JPG7 viewsFortunately, it was pleasantly cool. The ascent to the pass went quickly.Sep 20, 2014

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