Most viewed - Boulder Chain Lakes, September 8, 2015
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IMG_7122.JPG3 viewsOnce again, the 16 mm wide angle lens is put to good use. I arrived last night in the last light of day, and, after the difficult climb up to the basin, managed to get the tent up, and hang the food as it became dark. Being here in the early morning light made it worthwhile.
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IMG_7127.JPG3 viewsPeak 10906', 0.5 mi SW of Patterson Peak, catches the first rays of morning light above my camp high in Four Lakes Basin. The north face of Castle Peak is seen again beyond the ridge.
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IMG_7139.JPG3 viewsI carry out this brook trout, double-bagged, rolled up in my Ridge-Rest pad to keep it cool.
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IMG_7148.JPG3 views30 minutes later, I am on top of the divide west of Ants Basin; all downhill from here. The view northwest to the peaks rising above Strawberry Basin.
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IMG_7150.JPG3 viewsThe "large gray pinnacle on a fractured ridge guards a notch called the Devil's Staircase," above the highest of the Born Lakes from the divide west of Ants Basin.
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IMG_6982.JPG2 viewsDescending to Scree Lake after staying high on the ridge southwest to avoid cliffs at the outlet. Once more, I often photograph my route to avoid any doubt upon my return to Quiet Lake. Ever-present Castle Peak looms above. It is now 6:30 pm.
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IMG_6986.JPG2 viewsI continue climbing to Shallow Lake, which offers better camping.
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IMG_7007.JPG2 viewsMy camp at Shallow Lake from the broad ridge to the northeast.
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IMG_7028.JPG2 viewsNorth from Windy Devil lie Boulder Chain Lakes.
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IMG_7029.JPG2 viewsAnother view of the north face of Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge from Windy Devil.
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IMG_7034.JPG2 viewsEast from Windy Devil; on a clear day you can see forever...
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IMG_7055.JPG2 viewsNice reflections in the still water, but not many fish rings. I will make the effort, but decide I want to visit the highest lake as I have heard there are some big trout in those waters.
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