Idaho Exposure

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

Most viewed
IMG_6544.JPG
IMG_6544.JPG1 viewsBoardwalk, Grand Prismatic Spring; Midway Geyser Basin.
IMG_6574.JPG
IMG_6574.JPG1 viewsYoung male elk near just west of West Thumb.
IMG_6584.JPG
IMG_6584.JPG1 viewsYoung male elk near just west of West Thumb.
IMG_6588.JPG
IMG_6588.JPG1 viewsYoung male elk near just west of West Thumb.
IMG_6598.JPG
IMG_6598.JPG1 viewsTeton Range from Teton Park Road south of Jenny Lake.
IMG_6982.JPG
IMG_6982.JPG1 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.
IMG_6986.JPG
IMG_6986.JPG1 viewsI continue climbing to Shallow Lake, which offers better camping.
IMG_6988.JPG
IMG_6988.JPG1 viewsI continue climbing to Shallow Lake, which offers better camping.
IMG_6993.JPG
IMG_6993.JPG1 viewsThe same shot, 12 hours later. Alpenglow is not upon Castle Peak yet.
IMG_6996.JPG
IMG_6996.JPG1 viewsIn less than 10 minutes, alpenglow appears on the cirque wall surrounding Shallow Lake.
IMG_7000.JPG
IMG_7000.JPG1 viewsWhile Shallow Lake is the background in this self portrait, the brook trout was taken from Scree Lake just below. Trout were going after the fly as I played the line out a few feet in front of me preparing to cast.
IMG_7002.JPG
IMG_7002.JPG1 viewsA 12" Brookie from Scree Lake which I roasted over the coals that evening.
3052 files on 255 page(s) 241