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Hello everyone. Today we're taking a step backwards on the trail, as I want to share a cool vantage point and section of the trail I experienced. From here the trail traverses the slope off to the right, crosses a creek in the trees off to the right, and then heads back up into the mountains to the left (to the south). This vantage point gives a great view of the varied terrain, ranging from the deep canyons to the tall peaks.
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Enjoy, and be safe! 😎
Hi everyone. As we start another week and a new month, I'll share some thoughts along with this photo. This is from my JMT trek, though a little out of sequence. But I think it conveys an important message right now.
When I see a spot like this when I'm hiking, I feel a sense of the solitude of the wilderness. I feel a sense of calm, and peace. I feel distant from other things going on in the world. Regardless of what else is going on, this place in nature is just doing its usual thing. I feel like all of these feelings are especially important right now.
We've seen some very difficult times globally over the past few months, and some very disturbing times here in the US over recent days. For those who've been directly affected by these things especially, but even those who haven't, and are just observing, wondering and worrying about what's going on - getting the feeling of a spot like this can be very beneficial. Virtually take a breath of the mountain air. Take in the silence (maybe a couple birds chirping). Feel the warm breeze as it rustles the grass and the trees. Ahhhh.
It's pretty tough in times like these, but I think being out in these places if we can, or at least experiencing them virtually if we can't be there, is a Good Thing. I hope it helps you as well.
Be safe!
Hi everyone! I hope your weekend is going well so far. Today's photo is from the same place as yesterday's, but shot the next morning before I headed out on the trail again. This is from a different vantage point on the lake. It looks totally different, doesn't it? This just goes to show what an important role "light" plays in photography - a different time of day, different lighting conditions, and the photo gets an entirely different look. Which one do you like better?
Enjoy, and be safe! 😎
Hello again! We've had a hot spell here in California, but it's cooling off for the weekend. I hope you're set for a good weekend where you are.
Next in the ongoing feel-good series is another shot from my JMT trek, continuing to the south. Many of the days on the trail can be tiring, climbing up over passes, over uneven terrain, down through canyons, and so on. It can feel great to reach your stopping point for the night. This spot was one of those - I camped near this lake - not right here by the grass of course (too close to the lake) but in an established campsite nearby.
Enjoy, and be safe! 😎
Hello! There's one thing I find cool on a backpacking trip, especially a long one like the John Muir Trail. That is, when you come upon a spot like this one, where you can see off in the distance, to see where you're headed (or where you came from). As you stand there looking at the peaks and canyons, it's hard to imagine you will (or you have) really covered that distance. It's pretty cool, and really gives you pause.
Enjoy, and be safe! 😎