Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_6978.JPG2 viewsLooking back to the north, toward the highest of the Born Lakes.
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IMG_6982.JPG2 viewsDescending to Scree Lake after staying high on the ridge southwest to avoid cliffs at the outlet. Once more, I often photograph my route to avoid any doubt upon my return to Quiet Lake. Ever-present Castle Peak looms above. It is now 6:30 pm.
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IMG_6986.JPG2 viewsI continue climbing to Shallow Lake, which offers better camping.
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IMG_7004.JPG2 viewsThe north face of Castle Peak with Serrate Ridge in the foreground from the broad ridge northeast of Shallow Lake. Down the drainage, hidden on the right is Quiet Lake.
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IMG_7007.JPG2 viewsMy camp at Shallow Lake from the broad ridge to the northeast.
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IMG_7013.JPG2 viewsThe north face of Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge (center) rise above the tarn.
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IMG_7020.JPG2 viewsA wide view across the tarn toward Castle Peak to the south utilizing the widest angle of the 16 to 35 mm zoom lens.
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IMG_7022.JPG2 viewsThe same focal length to the west and the Devil's Staircase.
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IMG_7028.JPG2 viewsNorth from Windy Devil lie Boulder Chain Lakes.
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IMG_7029.JPG2 viewsAnother view of the north face of Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge from Windy Devil.
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IMG_7030.JPG2 viewsCrossing Windy Devil, Quiet Lake, far below the north face of Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge, comes into view.
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