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furthur
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PostWed Aug 04, 2010 9:35 pm 
When fog clouds the forecast, Gothic Basin above Monte Cristo becomes a hike full of mystery and ghostly presence. Even on a gray day, the Basin is a fascinating place of rolling rock hills and valleys, accessible waterfalls, scrambly cliffs, and of course, Foggy Lake. Though the trail is clear, the Basin itself is still thawing, especially near Foggy Pass and Lake. Remember to keep to your right once you emerge from the trail for the quickest route to Foggy. It’s easy even on a clear day to become disoriented and wander in the maze of slopes and dips.
around the first pond
around the first pond
first pond
first pond
the expedition
the expedition
into the mist
into the mist
nearing the lake
nearing the lake
At the lake, you can circle over to the chute that leads to the Pass and climb Del Campo or Gothic. We stayed at the Foggy bottom, as the melting snow was loosening rocks—the thundering was enough of a warning for us to stay put.
Foggy Lake outlet
Foggy Lake outlet
Foggy Lake and Pass
Foggy Lake and Pass
This is a choice place for exploring; plan on plenty of time to boot around. The creek drop to Weden Lake is a green contrast to Foggy Lake, and worth a look before tackling the downsliding trail.
to Weden Lake overlook
to Weden Lake overlook
above Weden Lake
above Weden Lake
Weden Lake
Weden Lake
to the trail
to the trail
trail falls
trail falls
rock grass
rock grass
bush flower
bush flower
wet web
wet web

"You're either on the bus or off the bus." Kesey
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veronika
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PostWed Aug 04, 2010 9:57 pm 
Looks like an amazing place! I have to put this on my list. The pics are georgeous. They are almost naturally B&W's. Thanks for the report and beta.

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Matt
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PostWed Aug 04, 2010 10:33 pm 
Fine job of showing how it looks in the fog, really gives an idea of how the name fits. Looks like the main lake has barely begun to melt out.

“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
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PostFri Aug 06, 2010 9:51 pm 
Great capture and perspective. I have to admit, I'd like the shot even better if it was dated 7/1/10 instead of 8/1/10.

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PostFri Aug 06, 2010 10:41 pm 
I like Gothic Basin/Foggy Lk. hike and it is definitely a worthy destination !! Awesome photos... up.gif up.gif Thanks for sharing biggrin.gif

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