Idaho Exposure

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


Most viewed - Yosemite; Lyell Fork, Merced River, Half Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, July 17, 2010
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IMG_4802.JPG4 viewsThe Professor sees a photo opportunity in the mist, compliments of Nevada Falls.
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IMG_4805.JPG4 viewsFlower and Nevada Falls.
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IMG_4806.JPG4 viewsThe back of Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and Nevada Falls from the John Muir Trail.
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IMG_4814.JPG4 viewsIndian Paintbrush and Nevada Falls; 8:48 pm and at least another mile to camp. We always bring our headlamps!
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IMG_4822.JPG4 viewsLooking west from the top of Half Dome, from the left, Glacier Point and in lower left corner, the Glacier Point apron; Sentinel Rock, and Cathedral Rocks rise above and behind; El Capitan, partilally hidden across the Valley.
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IMG_4823.JPG4 viewsThe Merced River, which we followed from its source, meanders through the floor of the Valley.
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IMG_4860.JPG4 viewsA brief pause before the mosquitoes necessitate moving on!
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IMG_4704.JPG3 viewsSnack break at the foot bridge above Tuolumne Falls on the PCT.
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IMG_4727.JPG3 viewsLots of day hikers along this stretch of the Lyell Fork, not far from the campground in Tuolumne Meadows. This is one of the most beautiful areas I have hiked in.
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IMG_4728.JPG3 viewsPerhaps 3 1/2 miles or so along the Lyell Fork from Tuolumne Meadows. Our turnoff, and steeper climbing is at mile 6.
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