Idaho Exposure

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


Most viewed - White Clouds; Castle Peak Loop revisited, August 29, 2014
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IMG_6750.JPG10 viewsThe Professor has a snack while taking in the view from the 10,000' pass that leads to Chamberlain Basin.
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IMG_6748.JPG10 viewsPhoto time with the first view to the west toward Chamberlain Creek at the top of the 10,000' pass.
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IMG_6754.JPG10 viewsThe view northeast from the top of the 10,000' pass.
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IMG_6757.JPG10 viewsEnjoying the campfire at the middle Chamberlain Lake (9477') after roasting trout on a stick caught at Castle Lake earlier that day.
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IMG_6781.JPG10 viewsThe view east, northeast from the top of the 9800' pass between Washington Creek Drainage and Chamberlain Basin.
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IMG_6671.JPG9 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.
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IMG_6679.JPG9 viewsThe Sawtooth Range across Stanley Valley to the west.
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IMG_6690.JPG9 viewsPausing on our descent to Quiet Lake where we plan to camp.
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IMG_6686.JPG9 viewsFour Lakes Basin from the saddle to the north. I had to wait several minutes for direct sunlight on the lakes.
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IMG_6705.JPG9 viewsSlickenside Creek meanders close to the trail, before dropping precipitously to Noisy Lake.
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IMG_6706.JPG9 viewsWe could see fingerlings in Slickenside Creek and very small trout jumping out of the water to catch mosquitoes. I kept going anticipating better at Noisy Lake's inlet.
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