Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_7839.JPG21 viewsFour climbers descend soft snow in the late afternoon; the couloir above Goat Lake.
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IMG_7916.JPG21 viewsOne of the more beautiful lakes in the meadow above our camp. This tent is pitched too close to the lake, according to the rules on the wilderness permit. There was a dog present to discourage any wilderness rangers. Bryce, the ranger who passed through our camp was very friendly, and the conversation was informing to say the least. Cool!
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DSCF0319.JPG21 viewsThe lower of the two tarns encountered alternating between the ridge and the drainage. Here I move right (N) to re-gain the ridge.
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IMG_6488.JPG20 viewsThe saddle in the distance on left above fence is Leatherman Pass. Borah Peak is the pointed summit furthest back above cab of truck.
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IMG_6515.JPG20 viewsMt. Idaho 12065' rises above Merriam Lake.
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IMG_6522.JPG20 viewsOutlet stream, Merriam Lake.
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IMG_6586.JPG20 viewsPioneer Mountains rise southwest of Leatherman Pass.
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IMG_6594.JPG20 viewsLooking down the West Fork Pahsimeroi River, past the confluence with the East Fork (lower third of frame on right), into Pahsimeroi Valley from Leatherman Pass.
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IMG_6615.JPG20 viewsFrom the shaded Pass Lake cirque, the west ridge of Leatherman Peak catches the sunlight.
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