Last additions - "Epic White Cloud Backpacking Loop" revisited, August 27, 2023
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DSCF0757.JPG5 viewsThe ridge leads up a stream drainage on intermittent grass and rock buttresses just behind the right skyline.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0756.JPG6 viewsI am now ascending to the ridge which leads up and right (south) to the small tarns before the final push to the pass. I should have descended a bit closer to Island Lake to avoid some brief boulder-hopping to gain the grassy ridge just ahead.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0755.JPG8 viewsMaking my way down to Island Lake, just around that lowest ridge to the left. Despite what it looks like, there is no boulder-hopping or loose talus to navigate on this descent. There is even a trail for the most part.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0754.JPG7 viewsLooking south southeast; the pass is just left (east) of the lowest part of the saddle. A direct route diagonals up and left through all that unstable talus to the rock ridge coming down from the right skyline. I would much rather descend and climb the much more aesthetic route which starts just above Island Lake.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0753.JPG8 viewsI can see trout swimming in this small lake-let just below and east of Cove Lake.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0752.JPG7 viewsIt is already 11 am as I reach the northeast side of Cove Lake; not an early start. The dry air made it much easier to pack up the tent and sleeping bag. I could have gotten and earlier start. I figure I will take my time since there is no thundershower threat, and it is much cooler. D. O. Lee Peak on frame right.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0751.JPG6 viewsThe plan today is to head southeast to the outlet of Cove Lake and climb through the "Cheese Grater", the high mountaineering pass between Big Boulder Lakes Basin and the Boulder Chain Lakes Basin.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0750.JPG5 viewsWCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle; alpenglow at dawn from inlet at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin. As predicted, this morning is unseasonably cool at 34F. The monsoonal moisture has departed, leaving it clear and cold. The sky is cloudless; no threat of thundershowers, but photographically less interesting.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0749.JPG6 viewsThe moon rose over the mountains to the east just after 9 pm. The breeze, along with the cooler air, kept mosquitoes to a minimum.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0743.JPG6 viewsThe storm cleared out fairly quickly. I was able to cook those trout for an outstanding dinner.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0742.JPG6 viewsTwo hours later, it is still storming up on the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle. After the rain stopped down here, a strong gust of wind caused a stake anchoring a pole to pull out. I was able to re-stake it quickly in firmer ground a bit closer to the pole. Fortunately it happened after the downpour.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0741.JPG6 viewsI was fishing off those rocks at the intake of Cirque Lake. I had been looking down, untangling a rat's nest if leader for 15 minutes or so. I finally succeeded and looked up to see a thunderstorm barreling down on me from the east. I scurried back to camp in intermittent rain. A short time later heavy rain started, turning to wind-driven hail.Sep 11, 2023
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