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Kenji
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Kenji
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 Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:53 pm |
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Snagged an online permit for the Stuart Zone and caught the last(?) stretch of nice Fall weather. This was the 1st visit for me and 2nd for Rich. Saw a few groups at Stuart Lake then one guy beyond. The path up to the HS lake was a little messy. We basically ignored wise suggestions and went straight up the burned forest. There may have been fewer logs to go over but it was pretty strenuous to hike on very soft soil. We strongly recommend sticking to the "new" trail. It is better described in Bluebird's post.
Burned forest:
Finally!
We saw smoke from the Jack Cr fire last Fall when heading upto the core zone. It must have come up to the edges of HS lake basin, but left the upper part mostly un-scarred. We were the only group and took our time to pick the best camp spite!
Larches were a bit past their peak color but many young ones were still bright:
Our 1st night was cold, then warmed up a bit:
A short hike up to the ridge above the lake:
 Ingalls lake  Dipper bird dipping around
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Ski
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 5:59 pm |
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fabulous, as always. 
how'd you get that little dipper bird to hold still long enough to take its picture? 
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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Bootpathguy
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Fantastic image
I've told a couple people, " if you want see a synopsis of the Enchantments, go to HS.
Experience is what'cha get, when you get what'cha don't want
Experience is what'cha get, when you get what'cha don't want
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zephyr
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zephyr
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:21 pm |
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Wow. That "trail" was hard enough before the fire. Great perseverance pays off though. All that Fall color and no snow to contend with. Beautiful. ~z
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RichP
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RichP
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:20 pm |
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Very nice, Kenji. 
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Nancyann
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Nancyann
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 9:16 pm |
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Exquisite pictures, Kenji, I especially love your moonburst(?) nighttime shot! The calendar contest is calling...
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timberghost
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Backpacker Joe
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Great work there Kenj. The real question is, HOW did you get that permit? LOL. Ive been trying every year for the last ten years without success.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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HumpnoocheeGirl
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Uh-mazing photos of a special place
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williswall
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Calendar winner for sure! Nice.
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