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| no partners | | After wrapping up some business in town, I had a day to spare and wanted to get back into the woods. Alaska Basin was on my list, but I wasn’t up for a big hike, so I decided to repeat a trip from last year, this time with a friend.
My friend, who recently moved to Idaho Falls, wanted a short backpacking trip with “cool” views. The Upper and Lower Palisades Lakes seemed perfect. The trail conditions were mostly unchanged from my last visit, with the majority of traffic heading to the lower lake. This time, we aimed for the upper lake, which I hadn’t seen in 2023.
We reached the upper lake in under 4.5 hours and found a great campsite tucked away from the lake. We enjoyed beautiful views, perfect temperatures, and a cozy night’s rest. There were options to extend the hike and explore more, but we kept it simple due to my friend’s sore feet.
Going forward, I’ll likely end my summers in Idaho—there’s so much to explore. Next year, I hope to tackle Alaska Basin and a bigger loop in the White Clouds. |
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
This area seems to see a good amount of moisture; not so much this year. |
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