Idaho Exposure

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

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DSCF0417.JPG7 viewsLooking back, SW, toward Trail Lakes.
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DSCF0418.JPG7 viewsTo the N, the turnoff to McGown Lakes to the E is near the low point on the skyline.
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DSCF0425.JPG7 viewsMt. Regan above Sawtooth Lake from the saddle above the W side of lake. We were blessed with a WSW breeze with gusts to 29 mph, and cumulous clouds, which kept the high down to 70, and made for some nice photo opportunities.
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DSCF0427.JPG7 viewsThis is the most snow I have seen at the saddle overlooking the lake.
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DSCF0433.JPG7 viewsI try to clue them in on the best approach to Lake 8771, as well as the challenges descending the N Fork Barron Creek, without spoiling surprises. I suggest the safer way to regain the trail from our current position, and how to protect the descent using trekking poles as one would use an ice ax.
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DSCF0437a.JPG7 viewsAmanda returns the favor with a rare photo of the author in his element!
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DSCF0440.JPG7 viewsYes, the previous shot is definitely better!
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DSCF0446.JPG7 viewsThe small lake just S of Sawtooth Lake is a beautiful alternative to the crowds camping at the S end of Sawtooth Lake.
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DSCF0508.JPG7 viewsAnother view of the D. O. Lee/WCP-9 saddle above the inlet to Cove Lake.
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DSCF0518.JPG7 viewsClimbing a ridge west of peak 9883 after descending almost to Island Lake. This ridge will take me to the pass, and my descent to Hummock Lake. Glad to be climbing up and away from the irresponsible pet owner’s noisy dog on the far side of the lake, spoiling everyone’s wilderness experience!
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DSCF0517.JPG7 viewsThe view southeast from my campsite at inlet, Cove Lake. I’ll be heading in that direction to cross into the Boulder Chain Lakes Basin.
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