Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_6703.JPG7 viewsStill water on Quiet Lake; no trout rings. I walked to a deep drop off on the east side of the lake where I fished with no luck the evening before, and came back empty handed again.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6705.JPG8 viewsSlickenside Creek meanders close to the trail, before dropping precipitously to Noisy Lake.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6692.JPG8 viewsJust after 7:30 am, the sunlight works its way toward camp. Rain caught us by surprise about 11 pm the evening before, and I welcomed the sunshine to dry things out. Two more hours went by before direct sunlight finally warmed our camp.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6688.JPG7 viewsDescending northeast from Four Lakes Basin, Merriam Peak rises above Quiet Lake to the east.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6686.JPG8 viewsFour Lakes Basin from the saddle to the north. I had to wait several minutes for direct sunlight on the lakes.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6690.JPG8 viewsPausing on our descent to Quiet Lake where we plan to camp.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6679.JPG8 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6674.JPG10 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6671.JPG8 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.Sep 20, 2014
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IMG_6670.JPG9 viewsBelow Castle Peak, the Professor puts together our first lunch installment; salami and cheese on sourdough baguette.Sep 20, 2014
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