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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

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