Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_9933.JPG0 viewsRoute 212, the Beartooh Pass Highway, traverses the valley northwest to southeast in front of the peaks on the horizon. The area is in the vicinity of the intersection of 212 and Chief Joseph Highway.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9932.JPG1 viewsA closer view of Sky Pilot Lake, and Lake Fork Creek flowing out of it.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9935.JPG0 viewsAnother wider view all the way back (southeast) to Island Lake, our starting point 2 days ago. Lonesome Mountain is on the right.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9920.JPG2 viewsThis ridge descends southwest toward Maryott Lake, asending northeast, eventually connecting to the divide on which sits Sky Pilot Mountain.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9924.JPG0 viewsEast from the top of the divide, Sky Pilot Mountain (left) rises above Sky Pilot Lake (10480'). The dark, flat-topped peak on the right is Beartooth Mountain.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9928.JPG1 viewsThe divide curves west, then north, providing a route to the summit of Sky Pilot Mountain. Not enough time for a summit attempt this trip.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9911.JPG3 viewsAs we ascend to the divide, Pilot Peak comes into view to the west. The shoreline of Maryott Lake west of Donelson (right foreground) looks like it will pose some navigation problems.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9925.JPG0 viewsBeartooth Mountain rises in the background, northeast of the main divide.Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9915.JPG3 viewsDeer tracks. The camera, used here for a size referecne, was lost on the way home with all her photos somewhere between West Yellowstone and Boise-- a real heartbreaker!Aug 27, 2012
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IMG_9927.JPG3 viewsA wide view all the way back (southeast) to Island Lake's boat launch site. Lonesome Mountain is on the right.Aug 27, 2012
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