Last additions - White Clouds; Castle Peak Loop revisited, August 29, 2014
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IMG_6705.JPG9 viewsSlickenside Creek meanders close to the trail, before dropping precipitously to Noisy Lake.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6692.JPG10 viewsJust after 7:30 am, the sunlight works its way toward camp. Rain caught us by surprise about 11 pm the evening before, and I welcomed the sunshine to dry things out. Two more hours went by before direct sunlight finally warmed our camp.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6695.JPG9 viewsSep 20, 2014
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IMG_6688.JPG7 viewsDescending northeast from Four Lakes Basin, Merriam Peak rises above Quiet Lake to the east.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6686.JPG9 viewsFour Lakes Basin from the saddle to the north. I had to wait several minutes for direct sunlight on the lakes.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6690.JPG9 viewsPausing on our descent to Quiet Lake where we plan to camp.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6679.JPG9 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6674.JPG10 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6671.JPG9 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6670.JPG10 viewsBelow Castle Peak, the Professor puts together our first lunch installment; salami and cheese on sourdough baguette.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6662.JPG8 viewsSep 20, 2014
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IMG_6668.JPG7 viewsLooking north into Ants Basin from the saddle between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin. The light changes so quickly!Sep 20, 2014
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