Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_8998.JPG1 viewsToday's itinerary was less demanding; find another camp on the west side of the basin within easy striking distance of Muir Pass and Mt. Solomons.
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IMG_9007.JPG1 viewsThe northwest ridge of Mt. Huxley follow the right skyline to the summit.
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IMG_9018.JPG1 viewsIt was nice to have enough time to enjoy the meadows and streams.
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IMG_9031.JPG1 viewsLooking north past Sapphire Lake toward Evolution Valley, which lies around the corner to the west (left).
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IMG_9039.JPG1 viewsLooking north past Lake 11293' from above our camp. We found the John Muir Trail by hiking cross country southwest.
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IMG_9058.JPG1 viewsWide angle view, looking northwest from southeast of Wanda Lake, past Mt. Goddard. High clouds moving in from the northwest.
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IMG_9057.JPG1 viewsLooking northwest from southeast of Wanda Lake, past Mt. Goddard.
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IMG_9061.JPG1 viewsWide angle view, looking northwest down into Evolution Basin from near Muir Pass.
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IMG_9068.JPG1 viewsThese packs are not ours. In the short time we sat in the Muir Hut, eight visitors from three different groups arrived, not including the resident marmot. It is a very popular stop on the JMT.
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IMG_9066.JPG1 viewsPlaque, interior Muir Hut on Muir Pass, JMT.
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IMG_9076.JPG1 viewsI can see why the hut attracts so many visitors. Built using local rock, the construction is very impressive.
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