Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_8964.JPG5 viewsThe light just seems to get better!
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IMG_8996.JPG5 viewsTraveling through this high alpine terrain is a delight. We saw no one until reaching the west side of Evolution Basin. We meandered past several lakes and tarns on the grass, avoiding most of the boulders.
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IMG_9063.JPG5 viewsDisappearing stream flowing into Evolution Basin from near Muir Pass.
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IMG_9074.JPG5 viewsHiker, as viewed through reinforced window, approaches Muir Hut.
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IMG_9081.JPG5 viewsToo bad the rangers plugged up the fireplace. Wood is scarce at this altitude, and I am sure fires are not permitted in Kings Canyon National Park backcountry; even in a fireplace!
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IMG_9083.JPG5 viewsIt was getting too crowded for me. We had not seen anyone the day before. It was time to start climbing Mt. Solomons!
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IMG_9092.JPG5 viewsWanda Lake from the summit of Mt. Solomons. Our base camp is above the small lake the right (east) of the north end (most distant) of Wanda Lake.
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IMG_9100.JPG5 viewsThe upper section of the Northeast Shoulder route on Charybdis. The ridge turns south and, crossing a gap (hidden in photo) ascends on class 3 rock to the summit.
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IMG_9140.JPG5 viewsCharybdis, from the summit of Mt. Solomons.
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