With the ice conditions as they are, have many attempts been made to higher up lakes, especially those that might require longer stretches of time?
Lakes around Stanley (Stanley, Red Fish, Yellow Belly, etc.), McCall (Upper Payette, Boulder Lake, Box Lake, Brundage Reservour, Louie Lake; excluding Payette, Cascade, Horsethief).
I've been to all of above during spring/summer/fall, but not very familiar with winter conditions, except for lakes/reservoirs with easy access.
I know that access would be the hard (requiring snowmobiles, snowshoes, etc), if possible at all. But are there other obstacles, such as impassible deep snows, avalanche dangers? I'll admit I only have basic experience in Idaho back county during winter, the other seasons are well covered.
This type of trip would of course not be an every weekend type of outing, but once or twice a winter, if at all.
Any comments, feedback and stories are welcomed.