Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_1800.jpg151 viewsD.O. Lee Peak lined up in the high saddle formed by WCP-10 (on the left) and Calkens Peak (just out of frame on the far right) from the plateau above and southwest of Railroad Ridge. The pyramid summit of WCP-9 is barely visible right of D.O. Lee; thanks Dave Pahlas for clearing that up!
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IMG_1807.jpg151 viewsThe foreground ridge descends to the Gunsight, and then ascends to Peak 11238, forming the east flank of the Chinese Wall. Peak 11238 anchors the 90 degree corner of the Chinese Wall. In the center, rising above between Tin Cup and Gunsight Lakes is Calkens Peak.
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IMG_1810.jpg151 viewsA short downclimb avoids a lengthy talus traverse.
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IMG_1806.jpg149 viewsThe easier route appears to be well east of Gunsight Lake and Peak 10817.
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IMG_1155.jpg148 viewsKeeping hydrated!
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IMG_1179.jpg147 viewsEveryone relaxes at camp on Baron Creek below Moolack Creek after some attempted Baron Peak, and others hiked further up the trail.
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IMG_1193.jpg147 viewsA closer look...
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IMG_1794.jpg147 viewsGunsight Lake lined up in the Gunsight. D.O. Lee Peak rises majestically in the distance differentiated by white limestone deposits.
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IMG_0715.jpg144 viewsThe Trinity Mountains loom distant on the horizon.
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