Most viewed - "Epic White Cloud Backpacking Loop" revisited, August 27, 2023
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DSCF0782.JPG9 viewsThe view down the steep west face to the Born Lakes. I'm told their are two chutes. The chute on the south side is supposed to be better for climbing, while the north chute is better to descend. I've only descended via the north chute, so I can't confirm this.
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DSCF0786.JPG9 viewsThe west side of the same lake. I have camped here numerous times. The fishing is usually pretty good. It thunder showered here on my way out last year. There always seems to be at least one party camped here.
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DSCF0792.JPG9 viewsWCP-8 (10557') towers over Ants Basin to the northeast. D. O. Lee Peak is due east of WCP-8, hidden from view.
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DSCF0636.JPG8 viewsLooking down into Strawberry Basin. It is easier to leave the rocky trail, and walk in the meadow as soon as possible. My first navigational error today was to continue too far down the rocky pack trail.
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DSCF0723.JPG8 viewsDawn at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin.
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DSCF0753.JPG8 viewsI can see trout swimming in this small lake-let just below and east of Cove Lake.
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DSCF0755.JPG8 viewsMaking my way down to Island Lake, just around that lowest ridge to the left. Despite what it looks like, there is no boulder-hopping or loose talus to navigate on this descent. There is even a trail for the most part.
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DSCF0764.JPG8 viewsSouth southeast from the 'lower saddle' (just left of center of frame) to the pass leading to Boulder Chain Lakes Basin, on the skyline mid-frame. If one climbs due south from the 'lower saddle', there is a pass (lower than the correct pass) on frame right that drops into a drainage east of Warm Springs Creek
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DSCF0765.JPG8 viewsLooking down at Hummock Lake from the top of the "Cheese Grater". There are several chutes that can be downclimbed from this ridge. The route I chose started was easy, but became rather steep class three for a short section below. A large pine provided some welcome holds. The solid rock is preferable to the steep, sandy goat paths.
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DSCF0766.JPG8 viewsArriving in the basin, I stop to photograph what I just down climbed. Can't say exactly where I crossed-- probably on the skyline just right (east) of the center of frame. This is not something one should be doing without some climbing experience. The ability to recognize what 'goes' safely is crucial.
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DSCF0768.JPG8 viewsBy the time I get to Scoop Lake, get the tent up, set the food hand, and pump water, the sun has dropped below the headwall that forms the west side of the basin. I spent too much time talking with a group camped at the other end of the lake, and won't get to fish this evening. That isthmus that reaches almost across the lake is a nice spot to fish.
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DSCF0769.JPG8 viewsMorning sunlight hits the headwall that forms the west side of the basin. It's another cool, clear morning, a few degrees warmer than yesterday. Inside of the tent stayed dry again! I plan to fish Scoop Lake, and walk out today.
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