Autumn in the Utopian Cirque

Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.

Williams Peak

Williams peak, in the Sawtooth Wilderness, with Thompson Peak on its left - appearing as a clenched fist of orange granite.

Hell Roaring Lake

Hell Roaring Lake is a wonderful little hike in the Sawtooth Mountains. The most prominent granite spire in the background - The Finger of Fate - was decapitated during the earthquakes of 2020. Alas, the summit is gone, and so too is the tiny spire behind - the Arrowhead - which was also tumbled off the ridge.

Patience

A slim stand of aspen huddle in the mountains shadow, clinging to every last bit of color, patiently waiting for the snow.

No-Name Lake

There are so many un-named lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains that at least a few have taken on this title.

Feather Lakes

Feather Lakes and the granite spine that culminates with Warbonnet Peak.

Secret Lake

Not far from Imogene Lake is this tiny little gem. Not quite a lake, and much bigger than a pond - perhaps it's a Plake or a Lond.

Cloudy with a Chance of Snow

A cold sunrise on the Sawtooth Mountains. A dusting of snow heralds the month of October, as does the 19 degree temps and my ungloved fingers.

Thin Ice

Sawtooth Lake in June.

The Road Less Traveled

Stanley basin and the Sawtooth Mountains.

Hide and Seek

Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.

The Beauty of Silence, Sawtooth Mountains - Idaho

Mt. Corruption, Lost River Range - Idaho

Blue Sky, Lost River Range - Idaho

A Place of Wonder

Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho

Still Life

Absolute stillness. No wind. The only thing that could have fractured the water was the movement of my own legs - knee deep with flip-flops, bundled with my down coat against the 24 degree morning, and as still as a stone. McGown Peak - Sawtooths.

Sawtooth Eclipse - Idaho

A Late Ski Season

In May, the ski season in the Sawtooth backcountry might still be fantastic!