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IMG_8017.JPG16 viewsBearing a striking resemblance to the mushroom cloud of an atom bomb, a recently erupted fire plume surges skyward to the north in the River of No Return Wilderness.
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DSCF0235.JPG16 viewsAs seen from the saddle south of Strawberry Basin, the Warm Springs Creek drainage plunges deeply behind the east wall of Strawberry Basin. Beyond, to the northeast, the White Cloud Peaks rise in the haze.
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DSCF0287.JPG16 viewsSunrise; west side Cove Lake, south of inlet.
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DSCF0288.JPG16 viewsSunrise; inlet, Cove Lake.
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DSCF0316.JPG16 viewsJust above Island Lake! Boulder-hopping is avoided by staying close to the headwall of the buttress after dropping into the drainage. I would rather lose 580’ elevation, and climb an enjoyable ridge, than repeat, once more, the route documented in Idaho Alpine Zone, “side-hilling” through ankle-breaker size talus.
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DSCF0467.JPG16 viewsWarm Springs Creek still had plenty of water; more than I recall two years ago. I descended to the west too far before entering what I thought was the entrance to the canyon leading north to Iron Basin. The angle of the slope never lessened, and there was no water in the drainage. Rather than trying to reach the ridge, I decided to descend, and camp at the creek. This would allow me to find the correct entrance, and climb in the cool of the morning with plenty of water and some needed rest.
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DSCF0477.JPG16 viewsA most welcome site; the stream is running! I ran out of water descending to the canyon floor. The next water is Ocalkens Lake, at least 3 hours away, which I would rather not even descend to. There is a tarn at 8912’ just east of where I am. I have not been to it, and was not quite far enough north to see it while descending the ridge, so I’m not certain it has water. It’s after 7 pm, so I decide to set up camp and get some needed rest and an early start for the ascent tomorrow.
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DSCF0481.JPG16 viewsI arrive at the west side of Iron Basin. There is a cool tree here. Watson Peak, rising on the left, marks the entrance. Through the tree branches is the slope on the northeast side of the basin where I spotted 4 bighorn sheep last year. I’m switching to the telephoto lens now, just in case!
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IMG_1661.jpg15 views
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IMG_5542.JPG15 viewsSouth up the drainage below Elk Peak; Upper Redfish lakes hidden on the right.
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IMG_5571.JPG15 viewsBaron Spire.
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IMG_5620.JPG15 viewsThe last rays of afternoon light in the meadow north of camp.
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