Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_9414.JPG1 viewsMt. Darwin quickly comes into view as we begin our ascent to Lamarck Col.
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IMG_9417.JPG1 viewsDown Darwin Canyon to the west. The colors up here scream, "high altitude!"
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IMG_9436.JPG1 viewsA spectacular view spoiled by a new road sign.
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IMG_9490.JPG1 viewsFrom Lamarck Col, the class 2 ridge can be ascended west to the summit of Mt. Lamarck.
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IMG_9498.JPG1 viewsIce couloir on Mt. Mendel from Lamarck Col.
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IMG_9503.JPG1 viewsNortheast from Lamarck Col.
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IMG_9511.JPG1 viewsThis tarn, or small lake, at 11750' is actually higher in the canyon and further east than where we camped the evening before.
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IMG_9537.JPG1 viewsFrom the northeast ridge below Peak 12373, we can see our destination, North Lake, roughly 4 miles to the northeast, at the end of the long, green valley.
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IMG_9535.JPG1 viewsAfter descending along the east slope below Peak 12373, the use trail crosses onto the northeast ridge descending from the minor peak, with a fine view of Upper Lamarck Lake.
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