Last additions - "Epic White Cloud Backpacking Loop" revisited, August 27, 2023
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DSCF0716.JPG7 viewsI have the lake to myself, unlike last year. Like last year, there are two women camped at the outlet of Sapphire Lake. They appear to be the only other party in the lake basin. Had I not chatted with them for so long, I might have caught some fish. I had not seen anyone for two days, so I don't regret being social.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0715.JPG7 views8:30 pm and the fish are active under the almost full moon. I'm in the process of finishing dinner, but photography always comes first. Never got that line in water. I'll wait until morning. I took advantage of warm temperatures to wash my feet and lower legs, as well as my socks before heading off to bed.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0713.JPG5 viewsAnother stream flows into the south end of Cirque Lake. The lake is very shallow at the inlet of this stream. It's already 6 pm, and my hopes of getting a line in the water at Cove Lake are dwindling. Still have to set up the tent, set the hang for the food, pump water, and make some dinner.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0712.JPG5 viewsThe inlet is very deep, especially below the sunlit boulders on the right. I saw several large trout just off that rock on the inlet side. I noted the time, hoping to return the next day. Afternoon thundershowers put an end to those hopes.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0711.JPG6 viewsWasn't fast enough...just a few seconds ago the green grass in the foreground was in sunlight. Now, just the rock ribs on the opposite side of the creek are still in sunlight. Inlet, Cirque Lake.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0710.JPG7 viewsThe north arête of D. O. Lee Peak rises from the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0709.JPG6 viewsCirque, Sapphire, and Cove Lakes in the Big Boulder Lakes Basin just below. The climb out of Bighorn Basin to the saddle took an hour and a half.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0707.JPG3 viewsLooking northwest from the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle. The entrance to the upper end of Iron Basin is seen just right of the center of the frame.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0706.JPG5 viewsThe game trail leading from the outcrop to the upper saddle is clearly evident on the left side (north) of the frame, intersecting the saddle at a point under the cloud.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0704.JPG4 viewsThe view west south west from the rock outcrop just below the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle. WCP-8 (10557') is on the right (north) of the foreground ridge which forms the southwest wall above the upper reaches of Bighorn Basin. The Sawtooth crest is on the western horizon. That might be Redfish Lake below the crest in the center of frame.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0703.JPG4 viewsLooking back toward Iron Basin; WCP-5 on the right with its split summit and WCP-7 (10777'), due east of Ocalkens Lake. WCP-7 is on the same ridge as WCP-8, about 1.25 miles further as the ridge curves to the north, forming the western boundary of Bighorn Basin.Sep 11, 2023
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DSCF0702c.JPG6 viewsBeyond the outcrop in the foreground; upper Bighorn Basin. Just out of view to the right (west) along the first ridge in the foreground is WCP-8 (10557'). Beyond the first ridge is Strawberry Basin. Sawtooth Valley lies beyond the next ridge. The Sawtooth crest is on the western horizon.Sep 11, 2023
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