Rugged Mountainscapes

High Solitude

This scene is near the summit of Mt. Evans (14, 265'), which is the highest paved road in North America. I thought that the cooler morning temperatures coupled with the smoke from several nearby wildfires might create a dramatic morning landscape.

Glacier Gorge

Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park rewards the hiker with a bountiful display of mountain majesty.

Lone Eagle Reflections

Lone Eagle Peak, high above Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness, is a standout example of the dominance and tranquility that can be experienced backpacking in the Rockies.

Dominating Presence

Taken from my campsite, this unique view of Lone Eagle Peak seemed to put the trip into perspective, maybe more. Such a landmark of beauty, only able to be enjoyed by those committed to putting in considerable energy, humbled yet lifted my spirit every time I visited this vantage point, whether to grab some more water or just to see if the scene had improved, a tall order for such a clean, mountainous diorama.

Beginning the Crux

I'll never forget this climb of Quandary Peak (14, 265') as it was my first hike over 14,000', with its heavy-hitting summit face offering a fair and unobstructed view of the task at hand.

"Nokhu Crags"

Evening is settling in at this cabin near the trailhead for the Lake Agnes hike in northern Colorado, with the unforgettable Crags looming closely in the background.