White Fork 2024
Window Peak Lake to White Fork
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Journal Entry: Low of 40F last night, so warming up. Started walking at 8:30, steep uphill at first, then some challenging terrain including hard snow I crawled across. Saw a marmot, pikas, and chipmunks. Reached the upper large lake and found the route ahead. Another steep section followed by easier terrain to the pass, arriving just after noon. Downhill easy at first but lots of talus on the way down to the lakes. Got to camp about 3pm. No trees, only shade is behind large rocks. A couple of small clouds to the north just appeared, otherwise cloud free again. Tomorrow’s goal is White Fork Pass to Bench Lake.
 first slope above Window Peak Lake |
 Window Peak Lake from above |
 view up valley |  snow field and view back |
 Steve’s pack above snow field |  barren, rocky terrain |
 wide, barren valley and view south |  Lake 11331 and the route ahead |
 Lake 11331 and view south |  view south, lake and mountains |
 White Fork Saddle above |  view east from White Fork Saddle |
 view back up to saddle |  three lakes below, east of White Fork Saddle |
 Woods Lake below Sawmill Pass |  west lake |
 Ron in front of snow field |  south lake with island |
 White Fork Saddle above south and east lakes |  east lake and Crater Mountain |
 White Fork valley below |  pika on grass |