Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_9252.JPG2 viewsThe inlet of Sapphire Lake from the JMT, Evolution Basin.
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IMG_9259.JPG2 viewsThe professor relaxes along Evolution Creek below Sapphire Lake. Mt. Spencer rises above the basin on the left (east). Snow covered Goddard Divide under threatening clouds.
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IMG_9297.JPG2 viewsLooking southeast over Evolution Lake, from left to right, Mt. Spencer and Mt. Huxley.
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IMG_9310.JPG2 viewsFrom the use trail leading to the Darwin Bench, Evolution Valley to west.
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IMG_9329.JPG2 viewsStream cascades toward Evolution Creek in Evolution Valley from the Darwin Bench.
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IMG_9336.JPG2 viewsThe view into Evolution Basin from high on the Darwin Bench. Left to right in foreground, Mt. Spencer, Mt. Warlow, Mt. Huxley; the Goddard Divide in the distance.
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IMG_9343.JPG2 viewsMt. Darwin, Mt. Mendel, Mt. Fiske (with snowfield), and Mt. Spencer on far right from the Darwin Bench.
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IMG_9354.JPG2 views Peak 12722 (in shadow) northwest from the entrance to Darwin Canyon.
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IMG_9367.JPG2 viewsThere were surprisingly few spots to camp in this steep, narrow canyon. This spot was marginal, and the last place we saw until we reached the head of the canyon.
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