Idaho Exposure

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


Most viewed - Boulder Chain Lakes, September 8, 2015
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IMG_6973.JPG5 viewsCastle peak, still dusted with snow from an early storm that exited the day before Labor Day, from the wide saddle between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin.
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IMG_6978.JPG4 viewsLooking back to the north, toward the highest of the Born Lakes.
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IMG_6979.JPG4 viewsAt this elevation, brilliant wildflowers bloom into September.
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IMG_7121.JPG4 viewsAs the sky brightens, the reflections of the peaks in the lakes become more intense.
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IMG_7129.JPG4 viewsThe morning light on the peak is reflected in the lake adjacent to my camp.
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IMG_7160.JPG4 viewsWhile driving out Fourth of July Creek Road, I am rewarded with a late afternoon view of the sun sinking below the clouds over the Sawtooth.
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IMG_6981.JPG3 viewsThe route I just descended into Four Lakes Basin. When traveling solo, I often photograph my route to expedite my return.
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IMG_7004.JPG3 viewsThe north face of Castle Peak with Serrate Ridge in the foreground from the broad ridge northeast of Shallow Lake. Down the drainage, hidden on the right is Quiet Lake.
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IMG_7009.JPG3 viewsThe tarn on the broad, high plateau southwest of Windy Devil. Looking west, southwest toward the backside of the Devil's Staircase that ascends above the highest of the Born Lakes.
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IMG_7013.JPG3 viewsThe north face of Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge (center) rise above the tarn.
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IMG_7020.JPG3 viewsA wide view across the tarn toward Castle Peak to the south utilizing the widest angle of the 16 to 35 mm zoom lens.
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