Idaho Exposure

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


Most viewed - Beartooth Mountains, August 15, 2012
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IMG_9775.JPG2 viewsIn the foreground is Lonesome Mountain's north summit. On the distant horizon immediately left is Granite Peak, Montana's highest peak.
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IMG_9814.JPG2 viewsIsland Lake and boat dock, in the smokey distance from Lonesome Mountain's south summit.
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IMG_9801.JPG2 viewsA perennial snow field on the ridge northeast of Lonesome Mountain.
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IMG_9855.JPG2 viewsThe route west from Jasper Lake leads to Arrowhead Lake and the Cloverleaf Lakes.
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IMG_9864.JPG2 viewsThe Cloverleaf Lake north of the western-most Cloverleaf Lake.
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IMG_9869.JPG2 viewsThe orange stains on the rocks left by higher water contrast nicely with the green grass.
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IMG_9877.JPG2 viewsIt takes longer than expected to reach Donelson Lake at 10400'. Elisa pumps water in the setting sun while I start the stove to cook our first course of dinner.
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IMG_9888.JPG2 viewsThe wind dies as the sun sets.
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