Redwood Mountain
A winter excursion into the Sierra Nevada has been high on my photographic to-do list for a number of years. Specifically, the western edge of Sequoia National Park, which is home to the world’s last …
Category: Backpacking
Algodones Dunes Wilderness
The Algodones Dunes Wilderness is a huge expanse of sand near the California-Mexico border. Huge expanses of sand can be very exciting if you’re into offroading or landscape photography. Otherwise, it’s pretty boring fare. We …
Pacific Northwest
My annual fall colors trip, this time to Washington and Oregon. Inclement weather thwarted my attempt to enter The Enchantments in 2009, but this year was a success. Unfortunately, the larches had already peaked and …
Rock Creek
Scott and I decided to check out the Rock Creek Trail, which meanders through Little Lakes Valley near Mammoth. The altitude at the trailhead is ~10,000 feet, and there’s very little altitude gain or loss …
San Jacinto Wilderness
After last year’s disappointing experience in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, I decided it would be a good idea to practice some winter backpacking skills in the local mountains. Having hiked the San Jacinto Wilderness on …
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a beautiful and rugged area in central Washington, within the heart of the Cascades Range. I planned to head to the Enchantment Lakes Basin, one of the most photogenic places …
John Muir Trail II
The John Muir Trail begins at Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley and ends at the summit of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S., 211 miles away. Steve and Lopez hiked the length …
Lost Lake III
Our third backpack trip to Lost Lake in Kings Canyon National Park. This trip has become something of a tradition, and it’s always fun with a big group of friends. We encountered less snow than …
San Jacinto Wilderness
On a whim, we decided to do a quick one-nighter in the San Jacinto State Wilderness, which is a short drive from San Diego. I figured this would be a good warm-up trip for the …