Smoke woke me up on this day. I kept an eye out for fire. |
First crossing of the Boise River was a bit early in the day for my tastes. |
The second crossing was a bit scary with the speed of the water. |
This rock was a perfect couch to put boots back on after yet another crossing. |
The smoke conceals far off mountains. |
Flat wooden bridges protected my boots from mud and the bog from my boots. |
One last climb before the alpine lake section of my day. |
Spangle Lake – the view a bit spoiled by smoke. |
The trail was below the level of Spangle Lake. |
Spangle Lake from where the trail began to climb above it. |
Benedict Peak. |
I believe that’s Mount Everly, from the other side than the one I usually see it. |
This was not my best pitch, but it got me through a very cold night. |