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White Cloud Backpacking 2005
 August 4-8, 2005
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Overview map of our route.
Overview map of our route.
 This is JJ and Jordan making their way up the southwest ridge of Blackman Peak.
This is JJ and Jordan making their way up the southwest ridge of Blackman Peak.
 Looking west across Ants Basin from the base of Blackman Peak. Peak 10857 and the Devils Staircase are visible in the background.
Looking west across Ants Basin from the base of Blackman Peak. Peak 10857 and the Devils Staircase are visible in the background.
 The south face of David O. Lee Peak, as seen from Ants Basin.
The south face of David O. Lee Peak, as seen from Ants Basin.
The low point in the ridge and the scree chute that lead to it are known as the Devil's Staircase. One of the Born Lakes is in the foreground.
The low point in the ridge and the scree chute that lead to it are known as the Devil's Staircase. One of the Born Lakes is in the foreground.
 A view of Blackman Peak from the bottom of the Devils Staircase with a few Born Lakes below.
A view of Blackman Peak from the bottom of the Devils Staircase with a few Born Lakes below.
 This is the pass leading to Four Lakes Basin with Patterson Peak off to the right. Photo taken from the Devils Staircase.
This is the pass leading to Four Lakes Basin with Patterson Peak off to the right. Photo taken from the Devils Staircase.
 Here's Ken taking a rest on his way up the staircase.
Here's Ken taking a rest on his way up the staircase.
Four posers at the top of Devil's Staircase.
Four posers at the top of Devil's Staircase.
 Shallow Lake and Scree Lake to the east of the staircase.
Shallow Lake and Scree Lake to the east of the staircase.
 Looking back on the Devil's Staircase from the east.
Looking back on the Devil's Staircase from the east. The route is marked in red here.
 Castle Peak and Serrate Ridge from the small tarn near Windy Devil pass.
Castle Peak and Serrate Ridge from the small tarn near Windy Devil pass.
JJ beginning the descent from Windy Devil pass down to the upper Boulder Chain lakes. Its hard not to stare at the awesome blue water.
JJ beginning the descent from Windy Devil pass down to the upper Boulder Chain lakes. Its hard not to stare at the awesome blue water.
 This is White Cloud Peak 11202' reflecting in Hourglass Lake.
This is White Cloud Peak 11202' reflecting in Hourglass Lake.
 Here are the fellas getting ready for a day of fishing, and a view of Lonesome Lake Peak (11302') from our campsite at Hummock Lake.
Here are the fellas getting ready for a day of fishing, and a view of Lonesome Lake Peak (11302') from our campsite at Hummock Lake.
 From Shelf Lake, you can get a good look at Peak 11202'.
From Shelf Lake, you can get a good look at Peak 11202'.
This very distinctive formation is the backdrop for Hatchet Lake.
This very distinctive formation is the backdrop for Hatchet Lake.
 This is a shot of Ken fishing on the east short of Hatchet Lake.
This is a shot of Ken fishing on the east short of Hatchet Lake.
 The view across Hummock Lake, taken from the south.
The view across Hummock Lake, taken from the south.
 Scoop Lake with Peak 11202' in the background.
Scoop Lake with Peak 11202' in the background.
Looking up at Windy Devil Pass from the north shore of Headwall Lake.
Looking up at Windy Devil Pass from the north shore of Headwall Lake.
 Here's Ken surveying the upper Boulder Chain Lakes from Windy Devil Pass.
Here's Ken surveying the upper Boulder Chain Lakes from Windy Devil Pass.
 Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge connecting to Merriam Peak from point 10296', Quiet Lake is below.
Castle Peak and the Serrate Ridge connecting to Merriam Peak from point 10296', Quiet Lake is below.
 The view down on the Lower Boulder Chain of Lakes (Lodgepole, Sliderock, & Shelf) from point 10296'.
The view down on the Lower Boulder Chain of Lakes (Lodgepole, Sliderock, & Shelf) from point 10296'.
Here is Merriam Peak as seen from Shallow Lake.
Here is Merriam Peak as seen from Shallow Lake.
 Castle Peak from Scree Lake.
Castle Peak from Scree Lake.
 Me and the big rainbow I caught in Scree Lake, just before the rainstorm.
Me and the big rainbow I caught in Scree Lake, just before the rainstorm.
 This is part of Serrate Ridge above Quiet Lake.
This is part of Serrate Ridge above Quiet Lake.
Alpen glow from the sun setting on the northwest side of Castle Peak.
Alpen glow from the sun setting on the northwest side of Castle Peak.
 The east face of Patterson Peak from Four Lakes Basin.
The east face of Patterson Peak from Four Lakes Basin. Here's the route we chose to get to the summit.
 Looking north from the summit of Patterson Peak you can see David O. Lee Peak, Caulkens Peak, and Lonesome Lake Peak.
Looking north from the summit of Patterson Peak you can see David O. Lee Peak, Caulkens Peak, and Lonesome Lake Peak.
 Here is Blackman Peak to the west of Patterson Peak with the Sawtooths in the background.
Here is Blackman Peak to the west of Patterson Peak with the Sawtooths in the background.
This is the view down on Four Lakes Basin from the summit of Patterson Peak with Merriam Peak in the background.
This is the view down on Four Lakes Basin from the summit of Patterson Peak with Merriam Peak in the background.
 Patterson Peak from the saddle to the south, with Blackman Peak off to the left.
Patterson Peak from the saddle to the south, with Blackman Peak off to the left.
 Castle Peak as seen form the ridge northwest of Chamberlain Basin.
Castle Peak as seen form the ridge northwest of Chamberlain Basin.
 Patterson Peak standing behind Fourth of July Lake on our way back to the trailhead.
Patterson Peak standing behind Fourth of July Lake on our way back to the trailhead.

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