Idaho Exposure

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

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DSCF0358.JPG14 viewsThe description in Idaho Alpine Zone advises the more northerly route as the better descent route. I did not investigate this further, relying on route finding experience. I descended via the more northerly chute. It was loose and tedious, but easier than the descent to Hummock Lake the day before. One can see the ridge above Ants Basin, the closer of the three ridges on the horizon.
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DSCF0475.JPG14 viewsI climbed to the east until I could see down into the proper canyon which led to Iron Basin, 1000 feet below. The ridge abruptly turned north at this point, climbing east to the summit of Watson Peak, marking the west entrance to Iron Basin. I was able to contour down to the 8700’ level safely, where I had camped 2 years before.
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DSCF0497.JPG14 viewsThe view down, east-southeast, into the upper reaches of Bighorn Basin from the D. O. Lee/WCP-9 saddle. The Sawtooth Range can be seen across the Sawtooth Valley.
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DSCF0561.JPG14 viewsFrom the ridge south of Ants Basin, the White Cloud Peaks northeast of Ants Basin.
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IMG_1609.jpg13 viewsFailing light reflected from Redfish Lake.
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IMG_5529.JPG13 viewsThe Professor examines the route.
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IMG_5547.JPG13 viewsNative to the Alps, the Enzian flower flourishes in alpine meadows.
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IMG_5612.JPG13 viewsElisa prepares to make dinnner.
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IMG_5617.JPG13 viewsMonte Verita ridge in evening light.
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IMG_5598.JPG13 viewsPackrat Peak towers above above Warbonnet Lake.



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IMG_5614.JPG13 viewsMayan Temple catches the last sunlight above camp between Warbonnet and Feather Lakes.
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