Idaho Exposure

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

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IMG_4167.JPG12 viewsAs the sun rose higher, more sunlight lit the canyon walls. As it was only the fifth day of spring, the sun would remain well to the south, rarely reaching the floor of the slot.
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IMG_4303.JPG12 viewsThis petroglyph panel depicting two bighorn sheep is visible on the right side of Middle Trail Exit, about 20' up from the canyon floor.
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IMG_4336.JPG12 viewsTwo hours and 3 miles below the Middle Trail Exit we come upon the infamous rock jamb. It is not obvious which way to go. Footprints everywhere indicate people explore numerous routes over what is touted to be the most difficult obstacle in the slot canyon.
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IMG_4337.JPG12 viewsOn the river left side we discover one route (as seen from below) consisting of a fixed rope and chopped steps.
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IMG_6640.JPG12 viewsThe view west from the larger of the Born Lakes at 9555'. Clouds drift in accompanying an upper level low. The rain held off until we were in bed.
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