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Most viewed - Goat Lake, Thompson Peak loop September 4, 2010
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 IMG_5846.JPG14 viewsGoat Creek Falls.
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 IMG_5847.JPG14 viewsGoat Creek descends northeast toward Stanley.
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 IMG_5893.JPG14 viewsOur late afternoon snack ended up being dinner!
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 IMG_5904.JPG14 viewsAscending close to the snow couloir.
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 IMG_5905.JPG14 viewsNear the top of the broad chute leading to the basin, Thompson Peak always looming above.
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 IMG_5946.JPG14 viewsThe upper lake in the cirque below the east face of Thompson Peak.
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 IMG_5901.JPG13 viewsBack toward Goat Lake, and Stanley in the distance. Weather is improving.
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 IMG_5932.JPG13 viewsTo the left (east), on the other side of the ridge in the foreground coming down from Thompson is the "unnamed lake" at 9033'.
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