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Eagle Cap Wilderness: Day 1

I’m backpacking in the Wallowa Mountains for the first time and it’s as incredible as I imagined. Caught beautiful reflections at Ice Lake before the wind started. Climbed up to 9200 feet on the Matterhorn. Maybe it’s a healthy fear but I said nope to climbing near vertical scrambles and snow fields. Would love to learn how to safely someday. Heading towards Eagle Cap in the morning.

#Backpacking #Hiking #Oregon #PNW #LandscapePhotography #Outdoors #Mountains

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Eagle Cap Wilderness: Day 1

I’m backpacking in the Wallowa Mountains for the first time and it’s as incredible as I imagined. Caught beautiful reflections at Ice Lake before the wind started. Climbed up to 9200 feet on the Matterhorn. Maybe it’s a healthy fear but I said nope to climbing near vertical scrambles and snow fields. Would love to learn how to safely someday. Heading towards Eagle Cap in the morning.

#Backpacking #Hiking #Oregon #PNW #LandscapePhotography #Outdoors #Mountains

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Craig Mountain (center) and his rocky buddy tower over snowmelt filled Ice Lake. The mountains are partially covered in snow. Meadows and trees around the lake. Light blue skies.

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Rocky mountains with some snow and groves of green trees reflect into Ice Lake. Craig Mountain on far left. The water is calm and clear. Pretty blue skies.

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A view looking down white sun cupped snow fields on the side of the Matterhorn toward Ice Lake. Several mountain peaks approaching 10000 feet in the distance. Light blue skies.

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Three dirty white mountain goats graze on the Matterhorn. The goats blend in with the rocks around them. They appear to be shedding their winter coats.

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Glacier Peak Backpacking: Day 1

The first photo is the view from near my camp on Cloudy Pass. Today has been incredible but tough. Hiked 20 miles with 6400’ elevation gain. This is not like the PCT, it’s rough trails that go straight up for hours. But i’m so happy, I wanted an epic long weekend and Glacier Peak Wilderness is providing that in spades so far.

#Backpacking #PNW #WashingtonState #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors #Mountains #Landscape #LandscapePhotography

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Glacier Peak Backpacking: Day 1

The first photo is the view from near my camp on Cloudy Pass. Today has been incredible but tough. Hiked 20 miles with 6400’ elevation gain. This is not like the PCT, it’s rough trails that go straight up for hours. But i’m so happy, I wanted an epic long weekend and Glacier Peak Wilderness is providing that in spades so far.

#Backpacking #PNW #WashingtonState #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors #Mountains #Landscape #LandscapePhotography

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A view of Lyman Lake in the shadow of large rocky mountains. A lush green alpine meadow turns into a dense forest. The lake is turquoise blue. The sky is a brilliant blue with white clouds on the right. 

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Glacier Peak behind sparse tall trees. It’s a large rocky mountain with several glaciers on the top half. Blue sky. 

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Rocky mountain with jagged ridges Light blue sky with small white clouds. 

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Trail through a forest of tall trees with brush on the sides of the trail. 

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Timberline Trail Backpacking: Day 1

Hiking the Timberline Trail this weekend, which circumnavigates Mount Hood. Currently hiking CCW from Timberline Lodge to Elk Cove. Knocking out about half of the mileage today to relax the next two days. I slipped in Newton Creek and soaked my right foot. Having a great time though, so good to be back out in the wilderness!

#Backpacking #PNW #Oregon #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors #Mountains #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Sunrise

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Timberline Trail Backpacking: Day 1

Hiking the Timberline Trail this weekend, which circumnavigates Mount Hood. Currently hiking CCW from Timberline Lodge to Elk Cove. Knocking out about half of the mileage today to relax the next two days. I slipped in Newton Creek and soaked my right foot. Having a great time though, so good to be back out in the wilderness!

#Backpacking #PNW #Oregon #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors #Mountains #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Sunrise

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Mount Jefferson at sunrise from Mount Hood on the Timberline Trail. Beautiful orange sky above the mountain and forest.

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A view of Mount Hood from the Timberline Trail. Glaciers surround the peak. Rocky trail on the side of Newton Canyon. 

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Upper Heather Canyon Falls along the Timberline Trail on Mount Hood. Smallish waterfall surrounded by trees on the left side and bushes on the right. 

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Mount Adams from the Timberline Trail on Mount Hood. Some snow on the peak with a forest in the foreground. 

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Alpine Lakes PCT Backpacking: Day 1

Exploring a beautiful section of the PCT this weekend. Alpine lakes all around with many views of Mount Rainier. Really glad I made the long drive up here. Just saw a man hiking barefoot with a walking stick. A few mosquitoes but my permethrin treated clothes are working really well so far.

#Backpacking #PNW #Washington #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Mountains

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Alpine Lakes PCT Backpacking: Day 1

Exploring a beautiful section of the PCT this weekend. Alpine lakes all around with many views of Mount Rainier. Really glad I made the long drive up here. Just saw a man hiking barefoot with a walking stick. A few mosquitoes but my permethrin treated clothes are working really well so far.

#Backpacking #PNW #Washington #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Mountains

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Mount Rainier from the Alpine Lakes section of the PCT. Snow topped mountain with rocky mountains in the foreground. Light blue clear sky.

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Joe Lake along the Alpine Lakes section of the PCT. Greenish alpine lake at around 5,500 feet. Trees surround part of the lake. Mount Rainier in the distance. Pretty blue sky.

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Forested trail of the Alpine Lakes section of the PCT. Tall trees line the trail with green shrubs.

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Rocky trail along the Alpine Lakes section of the PCT. Rocky mounts and blue sky behind the trail.

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View of Mount Jefferson while standing on the Timberline Trail on Mount Hood. I took this photo in September 2022 while backpacking the Timberline Trail.

#ThrowbackThursday #PNW #Oregon #photography #hiking #nature #outdoors #camping #backpacking

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View of Mount Jefferson while standing on the Timberline Trail on Mount Hood. I took this photo in September 2022 while backpacking the Timberline Trail.

#ThrowbackThursday #PNW #Oregon #photography #hiking #nature #outdoors #camping #backpacking

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View of Mount Jefferson from standing on Mount Hood.