Idaho Exposure

Hiking, Climbing, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing. Photos by Thomas Oetzell; idahoexposure.com

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IMG_9229.JPG0 viewsBy 8:20 pm, the light is fading on Mt. Darwin at 13831'. The spectacular display lasts slightly over 10 minutes.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9213.JPG0 viewsThe shadows creep up from the basin floor to put out the intense light, leaving a more subtle glow. Mt. Huxley, at 13117' remains in direct light longer than many of the surrounding peaks.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9189.JPG0 viewsWe start making dinner. I'm doubtful about the prospects for a beautiful display at sunset based on the cloud cover; time is 7:33 pm.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9197.JPG1 viewsThe dark clouds in the background make the direct orange sunlight hitting the peaks even more dramatic.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9196.JPG0 views36 minutes later, the sun drops below the clouds and washes Mt. Darwin in alpenglow.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9181.JPG1 viewsNorth on the JMT. Peak 12206 above Wanda Lake.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9183.JPG2 viewsThe Goddard Divide over Wanda Lake. Muir Pass is on the left edge of photo.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9170.JPG0 viewsLake McDermand east of Wanda Lake in Evolution Basin. Some snowfields will give us a break from boulder hopping on our descent from the saddle below the west ridge of Mt. Solomons.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9179.JPG1 viewsLooking southeast from just southeast of Wanda Lake. Mt. Solomons above rises abover Muir Pass.Dec 14, 2012
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