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DSCF0659.JPG4 viewsI took this photo of the ridge on the south side of Iron Basin as a reference to help locate that stream next trip. It descends west northwest from WCP-7 (10777'), which is not visible and further left (east southeast). I believe there is a small lake behind it to the south. The lake is perched well above the east side of the lower north/south section leading to Iron Basin proper. I have not yet seen it, but it is a possible water source.
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DSCF0661.JPG4 viewsCloser view of the natural arch on the steep north side of Iron Basin proper.
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DSCF0674.JPG4 viewsTwenty minutes further up Iron Basin, I spot two mountain goats grazing on the sparse grass on the steep talus slope that is the north wall of the canyon. They are aware of my presence, but apparently feel no threat at this distance.
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DSCF0678.JPG4 viewsGetting near the pass high in Iron Basin which descends to the entrance of Bighorn Basin. I wondered momentarily if this was smoke from a forest fire--fortunately, just the first clouds I have seen today.
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DSCF0686.JPG4 viewsThe view from the pass between Iron Basin and Bighorn Basin, looking down at Ocalkins Lake. I am almost out of water, having missed the stream at the 8700' elevation in Iron Basin. I don't want to descend to the lake. I appears I can find water in the drainage well above the lake, northeast of Bighorn Basin.
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DSCF0689.JPG4 viewsFollowing the drainage just east of Bighorn Basin. This is not the route I usually take, but it is has welcome intermittent shade, and is not much longer. I'm happy to have water!
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DSCF0690.JPG4 viewsThis route will lead directly to the base of the climb to the saddle between WCP-9 and D. O. Lee Peak. It is a warm day, so any shade is welcome.
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DSCF0692.JPG4 viewsThe path opens up into Bighorn Basin at about 9600', nearing the beginning of the steep climb to the saddle. The weather is looking good.
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DSCF0698.JPG4 viewsLooking southwest into upper Bighorn Basin. Over that ridge, almost three miles distant, is Strawberry Basin, where I was mid-day yesterday.
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DSCF0699.JPG4 viewsI plan to reach that outcrop, crossing below it on the left (north) side. The wider lens makes this look less steep than it is. The previous shot gives a better idea if how steep the route is.
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DSCF0702c.JPG4 viewsBeyond the outcrop in the foreground; upper Bighorn Basin. Just out of view to the right (west) along the first ridge in the foreground is WCP-8 (10557'). Beyond the first ridge is Strawberry Basin. Sawtooth Valley lies beyond the next ridge. The Sawtooth crest is on the western horizon.
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DSCF0709.JPG4 viewsCirque, Sapphire, and Cove Lakes in the Big Boulder Lakes Basin just below. The climb out of Bighorn Basin to the saddle took an hour and a half.
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