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Idaho

September 23, 2016 by Keith Robine

I rediscovered some of the awesome outdoor opportunities in Idaho this past summer with separate trips bookending both sides of the summer.  Early summer saw us rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon.  We had a solid group, 12 in all.  This trip helped inspire my recent foray into songwriting, “hot springs and whitewater rapids, so much fun it’s absurd”.

 

Anticipation

Anticipation at Pistol Creek Rapid

 

Taking the hit on Pistol Creek Rapid

Taking the hit

 

We're okay!

We’re okay!

 

Me about to hit the wall

Me about to hit the wall

 

At the end of the summer, my newly graduated daughter Sage and I headed to the City of Rocks in southern Idaho.  I hadn’t been there in 10 years.  I forgot about the quality of the granite cracks and the overall beauty of the City.

 

Sunset at the City

Sunset at the City

 

Sage led all 4 pitches on Theatre of Shadows, 5.7

Sage led all 4 pitches on Theatre of Shadows, 5.7

 

Descending off Jackson's Thumb

Descending off Jackson’s Thumb

 

Soloing on the back side of Bath Rock, 5.1. Impeccable granite!

Soloing on the back side of Bath Rock, 5.1. Impeccable granite!

 

Idaho has numerous hot springs, including this local's known gem.

Idaho has numerous hot springs, including this local’s known gem.

 

On the way back from the city, we stopped in the Sawtooth’s for an alpine climb attempt on the Elephant’s Perch.  Sage styled the Mountaineer’s Route, solid 5.9.

 

Pitch 6 Awesomeness!

Pitch 6 Awesomeness!

 

Elephant Perch Requisite Summit Shot

Elephant Perch Requisite Summit Shot

 

Note the skiffs of recent snow and remnants of a very good '15-'16 winter.

Note the skiffs of recent snow and remnants of a very good ’15-’16 winter in the Sawtooth’s.

 

Technical part over. Sage's nordic ski athlete training helps her kick my butt on the further 3 miles to hike out.

Technical part over. Sage’s nordic ski athlete training helps her kick my butt on the additional 3.5 miles we need to hike out.

 

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