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White Cloud Photos
I am a total White Cloud addict. Below are some of my favorite photos taken during a few backpacking trips in the White Cloud Mountains of central Idaho. Click on the thumbnail to see a larger version.
Climbing the southwest ridge of Blackman Peak.
Climbing the southwest ridge of Blackman Peak.
 The view from Blackman Peak looking towards the Born Lakes, Ant's Basin in the foreground.
The view from Blackman Peak towards Born Lakes, Ant's Basin in the foreground.
 David O. Lee Peak from Ants Basin, taken from near the base of Blackman peak.
David O. Lee Peak from Ants Basin, taken from near the base of Blackman peak.
 The Devils Staircase behind Born Lakes.
The Devils Staircase behind Born Lakes.
Blackman Peak in the distance beyond Born Lakes & Ants Basin, from Devil's Staircase.
Blackman Peak in the distance beyond Born Lakes & Ants Basin, from Devil's Staircase.
 The pass leading to Four Lakes Basin from Born Lakes, as seen from Devil's Staircase.
The pass leading to Four Lakes Basin from Born Lakes, as seen from Devil's Staircase.
 The view from the top of the pass between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin, looking down towards Born Lakes.
The view from the top of the pass between Born Lakes and Four Lakes Basin, looking down towards Born Lakes.
 Making the climb up Devil's Staircase. This is taken from about half way up.
Making the climb up Devil's Staircase. This is taken from about half way up.
Castle Peak rising above the Chamberlain Basin, viewed from the west.
Castle Peak rising above the Chamberlain Basin, viewed from the west.
 Castle Peak and Castle Divide from the pass on the trail to the south.
Castle Peak and Castle Divide from the pass on the trail to the south.
 Some solitude at Chamberlain Basin Lake 9477' may be worth a little extra effort to reach.
Some solitude at Chamberlain Basin Lake 9477' may be worth a little extra effort to reach.
 The gigantic east face of Castle Peak from point 10248'.
The gigantic east face of Castle Peak from point 10248'.
The east face of Castle Peak as seen from just above Baker Lake.
The east face of Castle Peak as seen from just above Baker Lake.
 Baker Lake as seen from Castle Divide (~10000').
Baker Lake as seen from Castle Divide (~10000').
 Some big cliffs make the backdrop to Noisy Lake.
Some big cliffs make the backdrop to Noisy Lake.
 Quiet Lake in the morning below Castle Peak.
Quiet Lake in the morning below Castle Peak.
Quiet Lake is just that.
Quiet Lake is just that.
 Alpenglow on the north face of Castle Peak.
Alpenglow on the north face of Castle Peak.
 The east side of Patterson Peak from Four Lakes Basin.
The east side of Patterson Peak from Four Lakes Basin. Here's the route we chose to get to the summit.
 The pass leading to Born Lakes from Four Lakes Basin seen above Emerald Lake.
The pass leading to Born Lakes from Four Lakes Basin seen above Emerald Lake.
Four Lakes Basin from Patterson Peak with Merriam Peak in the background.
Four Lakes Basin from Patterson Peak, Merriam Peak in the background.
 Patterson Peak from the southeast ridge, Blackman Peak lies to the left.
Patterson Peak from the southeast ridge, Blackman Peak lies to the left.
 Hatchet Lake from the northeast shore.
Hatchet Lake as seen from the northeast shore. That's my brother fishing on the left.
 Hourglass Lake, Peak 11202' in the background.
Hourglass Lake, Peak 11202' in the background.
Windy Devil Pass from Hummock Lake.
Windy Devil Pass from Hummock Lake.
 Scoop Lake from the southwest shore, peak 11202' in the background.
Scoop Lake from the southwest shore, peak 11202' in the background.
 Headwall Lake with Windy Devil Pass in the background.
Headwall Lake with Windy Devil Pass in the background.
 A couple of the Boulder Chain of Lakes (Scoop & Hummock) as seen from Windy Devil pass.
The Boulder Chain of Lakes (Scoop & Hummock) from Windy Devil pass.
The lower Boulder Chain Lakes (Lodgepole, Sliderock, Shelf) from point 10296'.
The lower Boulder Chain Lakes (Lodgepole, Sliderock, Shelf) from point 10296'.
 Admiring the view of the upper Boulder Chain Lakes from Windy Devil Pass.
Admiring the view of the upper Boulder Chain Lakes from Windy Devil Pass.
 Castle Peak and Serrate Ridge above Quiet Lake, view from point 10296'.
Castle Peak and Serrate Ridge above Quiet Lake, view from point 10296'.
 The approach to Devil's Staircase from Windy Devil Pass.
The approach to Devil's Staircase from Windy Devil Pass. The route is marked in red here.
Castle Peak and Serrate Ridge beyond the tarn above Windy Saddle Pass.
Castle Peak and Serrate Ridge beyond the tarn above Windy Saddle Pass. I love this shot.
 Shallow & Scree Lakes from the top of Devil's Staircase.
Shallow & Scree Lakes from the top of Devil's Staircase.
 Shallow Lake and Merriam Peak.
Shallow Lake and Merriam Peak.
 Scree Lake with Serrate Ridge and Castle Peak in the background.
Scree Lake with Serrate Ridge and Castle Peak in the background.
The easiest descent from Scree Lake is on the north side of the outlet.
The easiest descent from Scree Lake is on the north side of the outlet.
 The view from the trail, a mile or so from the Livingston Mill trailhead.
The view from the trail, a mile or so from the Livingston Mill trailhead.
 Quicksand Meadows on Big Boulder Creek.
Quicksand Meadows on Big Boulder Creek.
 Crossing Big Boulder Creek.
Crossing Big Boulder Creek.
Popular but beautiful Walker Lake, gateway to the Big Boulder Lakes.
Popular but beautiful Walker Lake, gateway to the Big Boulder Lakes.
 Hook Lake with the east face of David O. Lee peak in the background.
Hook Lake with the east face of David O. Lee peak in the background.
 Peak 11272' behind Cove Lake.
Peak 11272' behind Cove Lake.
 WCP-9 and Calkens Peak behind Cove Lake.
WCP-9 and Calkens Peak behind Cove Lake.
Snow, Boulder, and Gentian Lakes from the southeast shore of Snow Lake, WCP-9 and Calkens Peak in the background.
Snow, Boulder, and Gentian Lakes from the southeast shore of Snow Lake, WCP-9 and Calkens Peak in the background.
 Cirque Lake from the south. In the background is Calkens Peak and the jagged ridge leading to WPC-10.
Cirque Lake from the south. In the background is Calkens Peak and the jagged ridge leading to WPC-10.
 A few of the Big Boulder Lakes as seen from Pt 10500'+ to the north. The two large lakes are Cove and Sapphire, the smaller ones in the distance are Gentian, Boulder and Snow Lakes. Hook Lake is just visible on the left side of the photo, in front of Cove Lake. The pyramid shaped summit in the background is Peak 11272’.
A few of the Big Boulder Lakes as seen from Pt 10500'+ to the north. The two large lakes are Cove and Sapphire, the smaller ones in the distance are Gentian, Boulder and Snow Lakes. Hook Lake is just visible on the left.
 The very rarely visited Slide Lake. Pt 10500'+ in the background
The very rarely visited Slide Lake. Pt 10500'+ in the background.
The view down to Neck Lake and Sheep Lake.
The view down to Neck Lake and Sheep Lake.
 Sheep Lake and WCP-9.
Sheep Lake and WCP-9.
 Beautiful Island Lake.
Beautiful Island Lake.
 Secluded Goat Lake.
Secluded Goat Lake.

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