Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_7132.JPG1 viewsThe north face of Castle Peak rising over the ridge beyond Rock Lake in Four Lakes Basin. I fish several of the lakes in this basin, but only very small trout seem to be interested in the flies I cast.
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IMG_7138.JPG1 viewsI have better luck at the larger of the Born Lakes, at 9555'.
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IMG_7142.JPG1 viewsI carry out this brook trout, double-bagged, rolled up in my Ridge-Rest pad to keep it cool.
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IMG_7144.JPG1 viewsThe view southeast from the trail just west of Born Lakes. This may be another route to the broad plateau between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin. The route I took, just below the highest of the Born Lakes seems easier.
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IMG_7145.JPG1 viewsA stream below Born Lakes flows into Warm Springs Creek.
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IMG_7147.JPG1 viewsThe constant play of shadows over the white limestone of D. O. Lee Peak from the trail just east of Ants Basin.
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IMG_7511.JPG1 viewsShortly before 7 am, ground fog wisps across Wilson Lake, while low clouds hang on the peak to the west.
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IMG_7547.JPG1 viewsWith the weather worsening, we get an early start hiking out. Knuckle Peak is obscured by clouds.
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IMG_7577.JPG1 viewsNo shortage of interesting short climbs on the 'tombstones' in the Cemetery. Note the deteriorating weather.
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