Idaho Exposure

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


Most viewed - Evolution Basin, July 15, 2012
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IMG_9129.JPG3 viewsThe ridge in the right foreground is the southeast ridge of Mt. Warlow, and can be ascended to Warlow's summit (class 1) from Muir Pass. Over 3 miles to the north directly behind Warlow (center) is Mt. Darwin on the Sierra Crest; from the summit of Mt. Solomons.
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IMG_9131.JPG3 viewsNorth, northwest from the summit of Mt. Solomons. Mt. Huxley is on the right edge of photograph in front.
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IMG_9172.JPG3 viewsMt. Solomons, from Evolution Basin. We climbed the left skyline from Muir Pass, and descended the right skyline to the saddle, and descended into Evolution Basin.
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IMG_9213.JPG3 viewsThe shadows creep up from the basin floor to put out the intense light, leaving a more subtle glow. Mt. Huxley, at 13117' remains in direct light longer than many of the surrounding peaks.
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IMG_9248.JPG3 viewsGoddard Divide from above Sapphire Lake, Evolution Basin.
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IMG_9250.JPG3 viewsMt. Solomons from above Sapphire Lake, Evolution Basin.
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IMG_9251.JPG3 viewsMt. Darwin above Sapphire Lake, Evolution Basin.
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IMG_9247.JPG3 viewsLooking southeast toward Mt. Solomons from above Sapphire Lake, Evolution Basin.
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IMG_9283.JPG3 viewsBelow Evolution Lake, the JMT descends steeply into Evolution Valley. We will depart the JMT just before it drops in earnest, and climb north on a use trail onto the Darwin Bench.
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