Most viewed - Big Boulder Lakes, Boulder Chain Lakes loop, September 6, 2018
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DSCF0459.JPG5 viewsThe correct "saddle" is really the notch further up the ridge to the east, which continues to Peak 10,881 (on the left).
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DSCF0462.JPG5 viewsThe view west from the low saddle; looking down the drainage west of Hidden and Hummock Lakes. This drainage empties into Warm Springs Creek, running 90 degrees to it, in front of the dark range of mountains in the upper third of the photo. Note the dark towers on the ridge (left foreground) leading down into the canyon.
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DSCF0464.JPG5 viewsCloser on D. O. Lee Peak, behind the jagged west ridge of Peak 11072.
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DSCF0475.JPG5 viewsThe ridge separating the Boulder Chain Lakes basin from the drainage west of Hidden and Hummock Lakes, emptying into Warm Springs Creek.
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DSCF0476.JPG5 viewsLooking back up toward the notch on the ridge just west of Peak 10,881. The descent proved more difficult than I had imagined when I planned this loop, especially with a pack. I was glad I was traveling ultra-light. With careful route finding, it was reasonable, but I would not recommend this to someone lacking climbing experience.
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DSCF0477.JPG5 viewsA wider view of the descent from the notch on the ridge just west of Peak 10,881.
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DSCF0486.JPG5 viewsI'm disappointed to figure it out.
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DSCF0488.JPG5 viewsWhenever I plan on doing some fishing, the wind always seems to be blowing in my face...
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DSCF0500.JPG5 viewsA wide angle lens makes it look quite a bit easier.
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DSCF0505.JPG5 viewsJust past 5 pm, I arrive at Frog Lake, and pause to admire some trail bikes parked near a huge and have a snack. A bow hunter emerges from the tent and we chat. I learn it is over 8 miles to the trail head, and a good part of that is the climb up Red Ridge. I had not looked closely at the map, and assumed it was all downhill! Half an hour later, I am well on my way up the ridge, seeing Frog Lake far below.
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DSCF0351.JPG4 views
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DSCF0404.JPG4 viewsArriving at Cirque Lake, the highest of the Big Boulder Lakes. D. O. Lee Peak, my objective, on the left skyline.
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