Most viewed - White Clouds; Castle Peak Loop revisited, August 29, 2014
IMG_6639.JPG15 viewsCamp at the larger of the Born Lakes at 9555'. Readying the coals for cooking trout. The route to Four Lakes Basin ascends the slope on the opposite side of the ridge above the lake (above and behind the Professor).
IMG_6650.JPG15 viewsAscending the gully to the saddle above Four Lakes Basin. The higher of the Born Lakes can be seen in the valley below.
IMG_6654.JPG15 viewsLooking north into Ants Basin from the saddle between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin.
IMG_6659.JPG14 viewsCastle Peak above Four Lakes Basin. A rather conspicuous cairn puts the minds of those who don't realize they are in the correct saddle at ease.
IMG_6640.JPG13 viewsThe view west from the larger of the Born Lakes at 9555'. Clouds drift in accompanying an upper level low. The rain held off until we were in bed.
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IMG_6649.JPG11 viewsThe higher of the Born Lakes.
IMG_6697.JPG11 viewsClouds settle on the Serrate Ridge east, southeast of camp.
IMG_6709.JPG11 viewsOne of the few places to get water early on the steep climb up the jeep road southwest of Baker Lake.
IMG_6721.JPG11 viewsThe jeep trail climbing the ridge past the cabin (upper one third of frame, one third from left edge of frame) viewed from the footpath to Castle Lake. A mine shaft is located past the cabin after road narrows to a trail (about one quarter from right edge of frame).
IMG_6714.JPG11 viewsThe exposed path to Castle Lake crosses a talus field above a cliff dropping off sharply into a canyon. We day hiked here, since we had stayed below at the cabin, which made the climb to the lake much more enjoyable.
IMG_6724.JPG11 viewsCastle Peak can be climbed from the west side of Castle Lake. After reading Lopez's description in his "Idaho, a Climbing Guide," I opted to fish instead. Maybe when I have the whole day...
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