Most viewed - "Epic White Cloud Backpacking Loop" revisited, August 27, 2023
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DSCF0687.JPG7 viewsCrossing the meadow due south and well above Ocalkins Lake. It appears that the stream is flowing beyond those trees ahead. I should be able to find water without going out of my way.
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DSCF0694.JPG7 viewsThe meadows in Bighorn Basin are full of wildflowers. There are no mormon crickets, as there were last year when I passed this same spot. D. O. Lee Peak looms above.
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DSCF0697.JPG7 viewsThe climb to the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle begins; no threat of a thunderstorm. The grassy turf between the solid rocks makes it easy, but this won't last.
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DSCF0710.JPG7 viewsThe north arête of D. O. Lee Peak rises from the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle.
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DSCF0715.JPG7 views8:30 pm and the fish are active under the almost full moon. I'm in the process of finishing dinner, but photography always comes first. Never got that line in water. I'll wait until morning. I took advantage of warm temperatures to wash my feet and lower legs, as well as my socks before heading off to bed.
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DSCF0716.JPG7 viewsI have the lake to myself, unlike last year. Like last year, there are two women camped at the outlet of Sapphire Lake. They appear to be the only other party in the lake basin. Had I not chatted with them for so long, I might have caught some fish. I had not seen anyone for two days, so I don't regret being social.
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DSCF0717.JPG7 viewsThis was shot at the long end of the 50-200 mm lens. The Fuji XT-2 certainly lacks the low light capability of the Canon 5D-- but it is so much lighter!
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DSCF0718.JPG7 viewsMoon reflected in Cove Lake. Again, the long end of the 50-200 mm lens.
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DSCF0724.JPG7 viewsDawn; inlet at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin.
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DSCF0725.JPG7 viewsWCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle; alpenglow at dawn from inlet at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin.
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DSCF0727.JPG7 viewsSouth from the inlet at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin at dawn.
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DSCF0733.JPG7 viewsCamp above the inlet of Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin, morning light. 40% chance afternoon thundershowers predicted. Fortunately, this is a layover day; I won't be crossing any high, exposed passes. I hope to catch some fish.
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