Excuse my ignorance but what are tarn lakes? That summit looks like it might not be too much fun to scramble up - too many loose (presumably) rocks.
SawtoothSean - Jan 17, 2006 7:54 pm - Hasn't voted
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I know- there are regional terms for certain mountainous features. A Tarn lake is basically an alpine lake with mostly rock surrounding it. It's usually formed from snowmelt. Another term that is used in the Western US is cairn (pile of rocks) whereas back East they say "ducks" I'm sure there are European terms that differ from American, but mean the same. Be fun to come up with a list.
Wow! Another Sawtooths beauty. Thanks for sharing Sean.
Radek
SawtoothSean - Feb 11, 2008 9:07 pm - Hasn't voted
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Thanks for that tip-I'll be sure to check that out because that road is brutal on the vehicle and bladder, plus I always like to check out new approaches.
This summer I'm looking to get back to the spectacular ridge just WNW of the Finger and climb the Birthday Cake / Red Bluff (5.6), the Sentry (5.5) and the Coffin (Aid). These can all be done in one day from what I can tell (reconnaissance hike last year to the ridge). Do you have any experiences / information / interest in these?
IdahoKid - Jan 17, 2006 9:42 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page Sean. I've never been into that particular area of the Sawtooth but I've heard bad things about that road.
Would you say its better to bike in? Thats what I've recommended for my peaks out Wildhorse.
Sean
brendon - Jan 17, 2006 10:10 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGotta make my way out there... the Tetons are too close here, though, and are a distraction.
Dean - Jan 17, 2006 12:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice work.
Scott - Jan 17, 2006 12:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother nice page. SP is becoming the source for info on the Sawtooths.
Lee Stamm - Jan 17, 2006 12:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYour customary nice job.
Gangolf Haub - Jan 17, 2006 3:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcuse my ignorance but what are tarn lakes? That summit looks like it might not be too much fun to scramble up - too many loose (presumably) rocks.
SawtoothSean - Jan 17, 2006 7:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentI know- there are regional terms for certain mountainous features. A Tarn lake is basically an alpine lake with mostly rock surrounding it. It's usually formed from snowmelt. Another term that is used in the Western US is cairn (pile of rocks) whereas back East they say "ducks" I'm sure there are European terms that differ from American, but mean the same. Be fun to come up with a list.
Thanks for looking at the page!
BobSmith - Jan 17, 2006 5:09 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother beauty.
vvujisic - Jan 18, 2006 8:10 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentBeautiful area, specially the lakes!
rpc - Jan 25, 2006 3:05 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWow! Another Sawtooths beauty. Thanks for sharing Sean.
Radek
SawtoothSean - Feb 11, 2008 9:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Different east side approachThanks for that tip-I'll be sure to check that out because that road is brutal on the vehicle and bladder, plus I always like to check out new approaches.
This summer I'm looking to get back to the spectacular ridge just WNW of the Finger and climb the Birthday Cake / Red Bluff (5.6), the Sentry (5.5) and the Coffin (Aid). These can all be done in one day from what I can tell (reconnaissance hike last year to the ridge). Do you have any experiences / information / interest in these?
splattski - Feb 15, 2008 8:53 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Different east side approachSean-
No info, but some interest. Contact me off-line? My website has my email address.