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_9416.JPG3 viewsThe milky blue color of the lake results from the glacial silt washing into the lake from above.
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IMG_9434.JPG3 viewsTo the northeast past a high tarn, Bishop in the Owens Valley. The White Mountains in the distance.
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IMG_9426.JPG3 viewsThe Sierra Crest southeast from Lamarck Col.
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IMG_9428.JPG3 viewsThe north face of Mt. Darwin (class 3-4).
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IMG_9471.JPG3 viewsThe north face of Mt. Darwin (class 3-4). I climbed the broad couloir to the left of the rib to the summit plateau in the early 80's. My two companions preferred the rock rib.
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IMG_9475.JPG3 viewsMendel Couloir; grade III 5.2.
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IMG_9479.JPG3 viewsThe second highest lake in Darwin Canyon from Lamarck Col.
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IMG_9481.JPG3 viewsA tower on the west ridge of Mt. Mendel. No mention in Secor's book of a route here.
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