Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_7116.JPG1 viewsMy camp at the highest lake in Four Lakes Basin.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7114.JPG1 viewsI would like to fish, but the light is too good to put down the camera.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7112.JPG1 viewsThe first rays of morning light stream up the canyon from the east, saturating the peaks surrounding Four Lakes Basin, at just over 9900', in brilliant orange alpenglow.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7106.JPG1 viewsCamp at Four Lakes Basin around 7 am, just before the first rays hit the surrounding peaks.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7101.JPG2 viewsPhoto (closer) documenting possible route descending from Scree Lake about midway between outlet and top of ridge; 5:24 pm. I increased my pace in order to reach Four Lakes Basin, and unfortunately, did not stop to take any more photos the rest of the day.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7098.JPG3 viewsCounter-clockwise from the left, Hidden Lake, Headwall Lake, Scoop Lake, and just visible where I started early this morning, Hummock Lake.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7097.JPG1 viewsCounter-clockwise from the left, Hidden Lake, Headwall Lake, Scoop Lake, and just visible where I started early this morning, Hummock Lake.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7094.JPG1 viewsCounter-clockwise from the left, Hidden Lake, Headwall Lake, Scoop Lake, and just visible where I started early this morning, Hummock Lake.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7092.JPG1 viewsLooking north over Lonesome Lake.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7090.JPG1 viewsLooking north over Lonesome Lake.Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7088.JPG1 viewsPerennial snow field; Lonesome Lake. Aug 28, 2017
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IMG_7084.JPG2 viewsPerhaps I wrongly assumed that because I could not see trout swimming in the amazingly deep, clear water, they simply were not there. Now I regret not having made a few casts.Aug 28, 2017
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