Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_9169.JPG1 viewsLooking east at the summit of Mt. Solomons, just above the saddle below the west ridge.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9164.JPG5 viewsA wide angle shot looking south from the summit of Mt. Solomons, into the Ionian Basin. The entrance to the 'Enchanted Gorge' between Scylla and Charybdis is just left (east) of center; lakes 11592 and 11837 to the right.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9172.JPG1 viewsMt. Solomons, from Evolution Basin. We climbed the left skyline from Muir Pass, and descended the right skyline to the saddle, and descended into Evolution Basin.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9173.JPG1 viewsThe professor looks back toward the saddle below the west ridge of Mt. Solomons, the route we just descended.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9171.JPG0 viewsThe the north face of Mt. Solomons, from just above the saddle below the west ridge. The northeast shoulder follows the skyline from Muir Pass, above the snowfield on the left (north).Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9165.JPG3 viewsSouth from the summit of Mt. Solomons, the entrance to the not so 'Enchanted Gorge' guarded by Scylla and Charybdis, can be seen beyond Chasm Lake, the first lake visible from the right frame of photo. Scylla is split by the right frame of photo.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9159.JPG6 viewsA wide angle shot looking north from the summit of Mt. Solomons. Left to right are Davis Lake, Wanda Lake, and Helen Lake. Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9145.JPG5 viewsWanda Lake from the summit of Mt. Solomons. Our camp is hidden, between the far (north) side of Wanda Lake and the small lake to the right (east).Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9163.JPG5 viewsSouthwest from the summit of Mt. Solomons, Mt. Reinstein above lakes 11592 and 11837 in the Ionian Basin.Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9152.JPG3 viewsTo the east, the Black Divide. On the Sierra Crest in the distance are Mt. Johnson, Mt. Goode, Mt. Agassiz (13,891'), and Mt. Winchell (13775').Dec 14, 2012
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IMG_9135.JPG3 viewsOn the distant Sierra Crest to the east, Middle Palisade (left) and the pyramidal shaped The Thumb beyond the Black Divide, from the summit of Mt. Solomons.Dec 14, 2012
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