Snowshoeing St. Mary's Glacier, April 2, 2014   (click on photo for larger view)

Start of snowshoe trail through forest

Welcoming U.S. Forest Service sign

First peek at glacier

Bristlecone pines take a beating at elevation

Glacial views—incoming snowstorm

Tim and Wyatt happy to not proceed further

Grand Canyon Day Hike, rim to Colorado River to rim, June 2007

Early morning, near canyon edge, South Kaibab Trail

Rugged country, dramatic morning light

Descending South Kaibab Trail, no Colorado River in sight

Into the canyon, atmosphere perspective

A different view, looking back to rim

Cowboys still exist, mule trail from Phantom Ranch

Colors all around, not just canyon walls

At Colorado River, half of 17-mile round trip done

Ascending Bright Angel Trail back to rim

Colorado Trail, Segment 11, Halfmoon Creek to Clear Creek Road

Not quite fall, still some aspen leaves turning

Wonderful wife and trail companion Diane

Mt. Elbert with a fresh dusting of snow

Some sections of the CT are shared with the Continental Divide Trail

Surprising find in lush green growth: an elk skull

The Dexter House, old Interlaken Resort on shores of Twin Lakes

The trail less traveled

Late afternoon reflections

Dramatic clouds and sunset close our day

Moab, Utah, Hiking Trip, April 2008

First peek at Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch, with La Sal Mountains in background

Lathrop Trail to White Rim Road, Island in the Sky, Canyonlands N.P.

Airport Tower, White Rim Road

Wilhite Trail to White Rim Road, Island in the Sky, Canyonlands

Tim (small at center) above slot canyon at end of Wilhite Trail, off White Rim Road

Kevin negotiating slot canyon, to avoid wet boots

Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park

Kevin dictating story about other worlds, in another world: Fiery Furnace

Mt. Evans to Mt. Bierstadt via the Sawtooth Ridge, July 8, 2012

Summit Lake below Mt. Evans (14,264 feet)

On our way to Sawtooth Ridge route—still sunny above us

Mt. Bierstadt (14,060 feet, far left) via Sawtooth Ridge (center)

With clouds building, Tim climbing Bierstadt for 7th time

Greeter near top—yellow-bellied marmot

With granddaughter Maren, celebrating her 6th fourteener summit (Evans in background)

Clouds closing in on us; Abyss Lake below

Dense fog precedes full-on brutal storm

Maren and her dad, Joe, survive thunder, lightning, hail, sleet, snow, exhaustion

Moab, Utah, Hiking/Writing Trips, March 2011 & May 2012

Sunset over Colorado River, Red Cliffs Lodge

Main lodge at night from cabin porch

Desert flowers, trail to Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky, Canyonlands

Ray (left) and Gino test their mettle, Shafer Trail Overlook, Island in the Sky

Castleton Tower, Castle Valley

Ray & Gino avoid potholes, Slickrock Trail, Needles District, Canyonlands

Tim climbs old wood ladder, Cave Spring Trail, Needles District

Ray & Gino cross stream, Negro Bill Canyon, outside Moab

Morning Glory Arch, end of Negro Bill Canyon

Roxborough State Park, Colorado, June 2014

Lost Lakes Trail Loop & Devil's Causeway, Flat Tops Wilderness, July 2014

An explosion of wildflowers everywhere!

Trail from valley to saddle; Stillwater Reservoir below

Beauty everywhere: meadow and stream

Kevin at snow melt creek crossing, sans boots

The Chinese Wall dominates the landscape

The author pauses for a moment to take in the scenery

Causeway Lake, with more flowers!

Lakes …

... lakes ...

… and more lakes!

Lost! A high alpine tundra "selfie" of despair

Kevin searching for clues

Found! Trail marker points the way

Does it get any better than this? Epic!

Tim crossing one section of Devil's Causeway at sunset