Italian Peaks, August 8-10, 2008

Did a 23-mile loop, camped at the headwaters of Nicholia Creek on Friday, Deadman Lake on Saturday, about 50 elk grazing in a meadow, 10-inch Cutts caught in Deadman Lake, didn't see anyone else all weekend.


Nicholia Creek Trail


Upper meadows on Nicholia



Crossing the pass over to Deadman Creek


Deadman Lake


Packing out on Sunday

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