Idaho Exposure

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


Most viewed - Warbonnet Lakes Basin revisted, August 20-22, 2010
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IMG_5549.JPG16 viewsMeandering stream flowing toward Alpine Lake.
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IMG_5620.JPG16 viewsThe last rays of afternoon light in the meadow north of camp.
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IMG_5689.JPG16 viewsWe were told about this symbolic marker by a climber on the boat from the lodge to the west end of Redfish Lake. It appears it had not been there long, and was easy to spot. I'm not sure of its significance, but it is pretty cool!
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IMG_5700.JPG16 viewsElisa climbs the friction highway, not to be confused with the feature of the same name on Warbonnet Peak rising in the distance. The slabs are a great relief from the tedious, albeit minimal, boulder hopping.
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IMG_5529.JPG15 viewsThe Professor examines the route.
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IMG_5537.JPG15 viewsOn the switchbacks above Flatrock Junction, Elisa is surrounded by wildflowers; Elk Peak looms in the distance.
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IMG_5571.JPG15 viewsBaron Spire.
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IMG_5554.JPG15 viewsThe ridge leading to Peak 9769.
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IMG_5609.JPG15 viewsAuthor at Warbonnet Lake outlet below Packrat Peak.
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IMG_5547.JPG14 viewsNative to the Alps, the Enzian flower flourishes in alpine meadows.
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IMG_5592.JPG14 viewsBaron Lake northwest from the Baron/Warbonnet Lakes saddle.
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IMG_5612.JPG14 viewsElisa prepares to make dinnner.
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