Rugged Mountainscapes

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.

"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.

Glistening Summit

A hike up Loveland Pass in Summit County, Colorado to nearly 13,000' yielded this panoramic view of the Sun saying good-night.

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Glacier Gorge

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

Long Light on Torreys

One of my favorite mountainscapes in Colorado is the west face of Torreys Peak (14, 267)-- particularly magnificent in the waning evening light.

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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.

Welcome Flat Hot Pool

Near the Welcome Flat Hut on the Copland Track, on the west coast of New Zealand's south island, these hot pools are a literal oasis for hikers after the 22 km trek through the bush.

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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.

Illustrious Emerald

Another evening of awe-inspiring bliss in the Rocky Mountains creates this perfect backdrop for a Coors and some John Denver.