Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_9847.JPG1 viewsLooking southeast back toward Albino Lake.
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IMG_9854.JPG1 viewsThe northeast ridge of Lonesome Mountain looks more difficult than the south ridge. Someone we met said his Montana Climber's guide described the easiest route in two words: east side.
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IMG_9863.JPG1 viewsLooking south between the north and west Cloverleaf Lakes. Time for a snack.
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IMG_9860.JPG1 viewsOur route heads west of Cloverleaf Lakes.
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IMG_9864.JPG1 viewsThe Cloverleaf Lake north of the western-most Cloverleaf Lake.
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IMG_9869.JPG1 viewsThe orange stains on the rocks left by higher water contrast nicely with the green grass.
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IMG_9866.JPG1 viewsAbout an hour up the drainage between Cloverleaf Lakes and Rachel Lake, we encountered an interesting tarn before reaching Donelson Lake.
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IMG_9877.JPG1 viewsIt takes longer than expected to reach Donelson Lake at 10400'. Elisa pumps water in the setting sun while I start the stove to cook our first course of dinner.
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IMG_9888.JPG1 viewsThe wind dies as the sun sets.
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