Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_6583.JPG23 viewsThe view toward Borah Peak from Leatherman Pass. Trail visible in lower part of photo.
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IMG_3166.JPG23 viewsLooking north across Heart Lake (8562' on topo) from our camp.
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IMG_3183.JPG23 viewsLooking up the southwest ridge of Snowyside Peak from the saddle.
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IMG_3197.JPG23 viewsAnimal hair rubbed off on a pine at the top of the notch. We were not the only ones who used this route!
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IMG_3314.JPG23 viewsThe remaining consolidated snow in the couloir draining into the south end of Goat Lake offers a fast route to the upper lake basin we had hoped to reach before dark. Thompson Peak, our objective for the following day, appears to be making its own weather.
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IMG_3404.JPG23 viewsJust after 7 am Sunday morning, we are off to climb Thompson Peak. Behind us, the first rays of sun hit Peak 10312 south southwest of Goat Lake.
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IMG_3412.JPG23 viewsSouthwest from the Thompson/Mickeys Spire Saddle to Mickeys Spire.
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IMG_7842.JPG23 viewsTired, we arrive at the south end of Goat Lake, and watch someone reel in a nice sized trout from the inlet.
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IMG_7845.JPG23 viewsA short stretch of boulder hopping at the top of the snow couloir leads to a lake we cross on the left side. Mike is ready to camp here.
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