The magnificently painted walls of the Zion Narrows.
Water and light in Zion NP.
Thousands of years of erosion have formed this "pipeline" passageway.
Water spills out of sunlit Kanarra Canyon.
The Virgin River carving its way through Zion NP.
Sunlight beckons as the walls grow taller and the canyon narrower.
Unreal colors around every canyon bend.
A short drop as Kanarra Creek seeks level ground.
The light at the end of the tunnel...
North Creek flows out into a widening of the canyon.
A beautiful testament to the power of water.
Entering "the Subway" section of the left fork of North Creek.
An elegant waterfall, gracefully lit by indirect sunlight.
Sunlit sandstone, heavily contrasted by the dark canyon below.
Zion Canyon as seen from Angels Landing.
A stunning example of Indian Paintbrush.
Spectacular views from Observation Point, Zion NP.
Long Leaved Phlox, Zion NP
Indian Paintbrush along the East Rim Trail.
Canyon walls soar to the sky in Zion NP.
Early morning sun paints the landscape.
A few Desert Bighorn Sheep wondering what I'm up to.
Desert Bighorn Sheep gather for a quick family portrait
The spectacular orange hues of Bryce Canyon NP.
Thor's Hammer, Bryce Canyon NP.
The sun protesting an oncoming storm in Bryce Canyon NP
Morning light at Landscape Arch, Canyonlands NP.
A cast of long shadows in Canyonlands NP
Bristlecone Pine, Great Basin NP. These are the oldest living trees on earth, many of which are aged at thousands of years old.
Early morning light in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Glowing Larch trees and Mt Stuart are reflected on the calm, clear waters of Horseshoe Lake.
Dragontail Peak at first light.
Moonset over the Enchantments
Lewisia. Both a beautiful and tenacious flower.
Three Fingers and Salish Peak bathed in early morning light.
Aasgard Pass on a crisp winter day.
Beautifully unique in shape... Sloan Peak at sunset.
Clouds creeping up the Icicle Canyon
The sun arrives in the upper Enchantments.
A Big Leaf Maple showing off its fall color.
Light finds it's way into the Boulder River Wilderness
A Golden Eagle leaves its nest high in the Tumwater Canyon.
Summer coming to a close at lovely Ida Lake.
The sun paints the sky behind Mt Stuart.
Late summer from the shoulder of Snowking Mt.
Little Annapurna from the Enchantment Plateau in winter.
Remains of two F-89 Scorpions that crashed near Salish Pk in 1956. Of interest is that Jim and Lou Whittaker were involved in the recovery at the time.
The last remnants of snow cling to Sperry Pk.
The legendary Southern Pickett Range as seen from the summit of Mt Triumph.
A Mountain Lion leaves its mark on the Colchuck Glacier
The emerald beauty of the Wenatchee River in winter.
A winter moon sets in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
High cirrus clouds streak the sky in the Tumwater Canyon.
Sunlit Bear Grass on the slopes of Mt Howard.
Last light reflected along the Persis-Index divide.
Fading light along beautiful Nason Ridge
The sun breaks the horizon in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Looking South from Cape Horn at sunset.
Looking North from Cape Horn at sunrise.
Pre dawn sky over the Eastern Cascades
Fall clouds cling to the canyon slopes of the Icicle River.
Lichtenberg Mt rises above clouds settled on the valley floor.
A Lewisia flower gets a little help from a friend.
A deep yellow sunset near the summit of Wilmans Pk.
The beautiful alpine terrain of the Index-Persis divide
A reflection of retreat along the Index-Persis divide.
First light on a calm morning near the summit of Snowking Mt.
The sun leaves behind a beautifully saturated sky over Wilmans Pk.
Mt Cashmere greets a beautiful day in the Enchantments.
A Nanny and her two darling kids made for a pleasant surprise on top of Snow Creek Wall.
Larch trees displaying their awesome show of color as winter begins to settle in at Index Creek basin.
Fall Larch trees reflected off of a ready to freeze Horseshoe Lake.
See through reflections on the crystal clear waters of Little Lake Caroline
The setting sun lights up the clouds above Cannon Mt.
A Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, enjoying a warm day in the Icicle Canyon.
Sunlight punches through the clouds in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
When Fall Creek reaches 3000ft deep Tumwater canyon, it spills over the rim, creating an awesome vertical cascade of water over 600ft long known as Drury Falls. The creek continues steeply down, over several impressive drops on its way to feed the Wenatchee River.
Enchantment Pk. in a waning winter light.
The sun hides behind East Wilmans Spire, Glacier Basin.
Fire leaves its mark on the Pasayten Wilderness
Beautiful Gothic Basin from the shoulder of Del Campo Pk.
A freezing fog settles in the Icicle Canyon.
Sunlight breaks through the forest canopy to delicately light up a Vine Maple
Snow encrusted Sub-alpine Fir along the Cascade crest.
Larch trees at their peak color and a dusting of snow signals the coming of winter to Grindstone Mt.
The clouds part after a heavy snowfall on the Icicle River.
A beautiful winter day in Glacier Basin.
Enjoying the golden granite of the Icicle Canyon, WA.
Setting up a rappel on Mt Triumph, WA.
Checking the altitude in the Centennial Range during the first ascent of Mt. Hawaii, Wrangell St Elias NP, AK.
Enjoying an exposed alpine "sidewalk" on a scramble up Mt Reynolds, Glacier NP, MT.
Negotiating our way across the Kahiltna Glacier while approaching Sultana. Denali NP, AK.
Enjoying a beautiful hike to Piegan Pass, Glacier NP, MT.
Clouds moving in on the summit of Mt Torment, North Cascades Np, WA.
Trying to take it all in. Zion NP, UT.
Approaching Mt Reynolds, Glacier NP, MT.
First tracks on a small, remote glacier in Wrangell St Elias NP, AK.
Descending a beautiful, grassy slope in Glacier NP, MT.
Striking a pose at Logan Pass! Glacier NP, MT.
Welcome, intermittent sunshine near Dawson Pass, Glacier NP, MT.
Hiking to the ridge from Oldman Lake, Glacier NP, MT.
Vibrant autumn colors in Glacier NP, MT.
Fantastically colored forest floor on the Dawson Pass Loop, Glacier NP, MT.
Grey tree trunks contrast with the beautiful colors in Glacier NP, MT.
Ida bean!
Fun climbing in the warm sun of Leavenworth, WA.
Enjoying an incredible view from an alpine perch in North Cascades NP, WA.
Gotta get up to get down! WA.
Making the final, exhilarating rappel in Pine Creek Canyon, Zion NP, UT.
Heading into the darkness in Zion NP, UT.
Pulling the ropes on another rappel in Zion NP, UT.
Skinning up on a perfect New Years Day in Central Washington.
Whitehorse Mt sets the backdrop to the summit of Salish Pk, WA.
Almost to the chains in the stunning Dihedrals of Smith Rock SP, OR.
A perfectly sunny day near the summit of Mt Index, WA.
Taking advantage of a perfect weather window on the Sultana Ridge, Denali NP, AK.
Skinning along, somewhere near the Yukon border in Wrangell St Elias NP, AK.
Enjoying the fun, quality sport climbing at Smith Rock SP, OR.
More goodness at Smith Rock SP, OR.
Descending the fluted slopes of Mt Crosson in a soft, almost lavender early morning light. Denali NP, AK.
Gaining a sense of scale along the Index-Persis Divide, WA.
The absolutely, unbelievably beautiful, alien landscape of Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
A place to reflect. AK
The weather may have shut down the rock climbing but it certainly didn't detract from the stunning scenery in Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
Picking a way through the bog. Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
Approaching the headwaters of Arrigetch Creek, Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
Talus hopping in Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
Setting out for five days on the Alatna River, Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
Stitch!
Sometimes you just have to say...
Trying not to fall through in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA.
Soaking in the sunset on Nason Ridge, WA.
The joy in finding a spot for lunch. WA
Tina!
Descending from Squire Creek Wall amongst ancient Red Western Cedar trees, WA.
Working our way through the ice on the Wenatchee River, WA.
Making the early morning commute in Bugaboo PP, BC.
Approaching Snowpatch-Bugaboo col, Bugaboo PP, BC.
Happiness along the West Ridge of Pigeon Spire in Bugaboo PP, BC.
Impeccable granite in Bugaboo PP, BC.
Sometimes, words aren't necessary for strangers to have a friendly interaction. Bugaboo PP, BC.
A calm evening and a nice sunset at an alpine bivy spot in Glacier NP, BC.
Overlooking the alpine splendor of the Purcell Mountains, Bugaboo PP, BC.
Getting to the ridge means getting to the warm sun. Glacier NP, BC.
Calm winds, warm sun and incredible views combine to create alpine splendor on Mt Sir Donald, Glacier NP, BC.
Enjoying the solid quartz of the Selkirks! Glacier NP, BC.
Feeling on top of the world on the NW Ridge of Mt Sir Donald, Glacier NP, BC.
A stunning backdrop for a long descent. Glacier NP, BC.
Going with the flow in Glacier NP, BC.
Walking through the alpine beauty of Canada! Glacier NP, BC.
The elegant form of Mt Gimli presents itself. Valhalla PP, BC.
Hank having fun on the Icicle Ridge Trail in Leavenworth, WA. Fun Fact: Hank survived a two story fall without a scratch! Saw it with my own eyes...
What's an alpine scramble without an exposed, sketchy slab section??? Bugaboo PP, BC.
The Sultana Ridge never fails to deliver on great position in the Alaska Range. Denali NP, AK.
Making our way down in Glacier NP, BC.
Climbing a classic route on one of the earliest climbing crags in Washington... Leavenworth, WA.
Hard neve makes for easy travel on the Index-Persis Divide, WA.
Enjoying a hands free rest on the NW face of Half Dome, Yosemite NP, CA.
Slow travel through the arctic wilderness of Alaska.
There's nothing like getting a solid hand jam after nothing but tight fingers. Stawamus PP, BC.
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do to get to the goods... Icicle Canyon, WA.
The unending beauty and, almost common, once in a lifetime views of the Alaska Range. Denali NP, AK.
A perfect day to enjoy the pure, quality slab climbing of Static Point, WA.
Quality alpine granite in a quality alpine setting. The Mole, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA.
Downclimbing the NE Ridge of Mt Triumph, North Cascades NP, WA.
Looking back on Kahiltna Dome on the way up Sultana, Denali NP, AK.
Setting out on one of the surreal, made for climbing, granite formations of City of the Rocks NR, ID.
Classic alpine climbing on the fantastic granite of the North Ridge of Mt Stuart, WA.
Over and around in the Alaska Range. Denali NP, AK.
Looking North from the upper reaches of the Alaska Range in Denali NP, AK.
Topping out on the summit of Mt Stuart during a touch and go weather pattern. Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA.
Looking out over majestic Boston Basin, with Mt Johannesburg serving as a magnificent backdrop. North Cascades NP, WA
A superb alpine bivy in the North Cascades, WA.
Coiling the rope after locating a good camp on Denali, Denali NP, AK.
Negotiating an icefall on the Northeast fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, Denali NP, AK.
Getting dropped off on an unnamed glacier near the Yukon border in Wrangell St. Elias NP, AK.
Clouds obscure the summit of Cannon Mt. in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA.
Looking out over Boston Basin from the summit of Mt. Torment, North Cascades NP, WA.
Quality climbing on the quality stone of Cannon Cliff, NH.
Whiteout conditions on a ridge in the Alaska Range, Denali NP, AK.
When jackets and water match. Gates of the Arctic NP, AK.
Autumn splendor in the Arrigetch Valley, Gates of the Arctic NP.
Beautiful and quickly changing cloud formations passing over Sultana Ridge. Denali NP.
A calm evening sees the Moon rise over the Alaska Range. Denali NP.
The aptly named Gendarme Camp on Mt Crosson.
Glacial seracs on the Matanuska Glacier.
The Aquarius Valley, living up to its name.
Lower Arrigetch Creek flows through beautiful boreal forest in Gates of the Arctic NP.
Bearberry sets a stark contrast to the snow dusted Maidens in Gates of the Arctic NP.
Denali, crown jewel of the Alaska Range, Denali NP.
Interesting serac formations on the Matanuska Glacier.
Looking into the Yukon from AK. The ruggedly impressive confluence of the Walsh and Logan glaciers. Wrangell St. Elias NP.
Frosted Bearberry in the Arctic wilderness.
Heavy rain brings high waters to the Arrigetch Valley, Gates of the Arctic NP.
Arctic grass and glacial waters in Gates of the Arctic NP.
A brimming Arrigetch Creek carves its way towards the Alatna River in Gates of the Arctic NP
Ariel and Calaban Peaks make for wonderful Arctic scenery in Gates of the Arctic NP.
One of many grand valleys in Gates of the Arctic NP.
A good example of the brilliant, almost fluorescent, orange and red lichen seen everywhere in the Arrigetch Peaks of Gates of the Arctic NP.
The clouds part to reveal a freshly dusted Wichmann tower, Gates of the Arctic NP.
Bright fall colors in Gates of the Arctic NP.
Beargrass in full autumn glory, The citadel and the east and west Maidens in the background. Gates of the Arctic NP.
Afternoon light on the Maidens, Gates of the Arctic NP.
Late evening sun lights up the fantastic boreal forest of Gates of the Arctic NP.
The midnight sun lights up the summit of Sultana, Denali NP.
A cold moon rises over Mt. Vermont, Wrangell St. Elias NP.
Dall sheep foraging in the Brooks Range.
Winter is right around the corner in the Brooks Range.
Late autumn light and snow cover the northern reaches of the Brooks Range.
Peaks of the Brooks Range aglow at sunset.
Beautiful light on the Brooks Range near Galbraith Lake.
Autumn takes hold in the extensive birch forests of the White Mountains.
Afternoon storm clouds gather in Gates of the Arctic NP.
Arctic tussocks are beautiful to look at, not so fun to walk on. Gates of the Arctic NP.
A perfectly calm evening along the shores of Circle Lake, Gates of the Arctic NP.
Ursus Arctos along the Alatna River in Gates of the Arctic NP.
Ariel peak in the Arrigetch Valley of Gates of the Arctic NP.
The stunning turquoise hues of a lake in the Aquarius Valley of Gates of the Arctic NP.
The heavily corniced summit of Mt. Hawaii, Wrangell St. Elias NP.
The sun finally sets high in the Alaska Range, Denali NP.
Strong winds create fast moving cloud formations above Denali, Denali NP.
Brilliant orange light on the Sultana Ridge, Denali NP.
Strange and beautiful moss formations in Gates of the Arctic NP.
A late night sunset along the Copper River.
Wind driven snow crosses a ridge in the Alaska Range, Denali NP.
The Arrigetch creek after days of heavy rain in Gates of the Arctic NP.
Spring runoff in the pristine Sol Duc Rainforest.
Early morning pink skies on Shi Shi beach.
The sun starts to set behind the Point of the Arches.
Petroleum Creek flows into the Pacific under a rainbow and a glowing yellow sky.
The quiet wilderness of the Sol Duc.
A winter storm clears on the coast of Olympic NP.
The sun sets behind the Olympic Range.
Morning light filters through the Queets rainforest.
A curious Roosevelt Elk in the Hoh Rainforest, Olympic NP.
Evening light behind "The Brothers".
The tide rolls out as the sun sets in Olympic NP.
Snow tops the driftwood along the Olympic Coast.
The Sol Duc River flows through thepristine wilderness of Olympic NP.
Low tide and a nice sunset on the Pacific.
An old growth Douglas Fir finally lays down in the Hoh rainforest.
A reflection of early morning light on Snowpatch Spire, Bugaboo PP, BC.
The ultra classic Pigeon Spire in Bugaboo PP, BC.
The South Ridge of Mt. Gimli is beautifully lit by the setting sun. Valhalla PP, BC.
The salmon of the Chilliwack River coming home to spawn.
A beautiful sunrise in the Purcell Mts., Bugaboo PP, BC.
Boya Lake is a fine example of the pristine nature of northern British Columbia.
Ready for winter in desolate Tombstone Territorial Park, YT.
Autumn starts to paint the shoreline of Lake Sherburne, Glacier NP, MT.
Breathtaking views from the summit of Mt. Reynolds, Glacier NP, MT.
The forest floor goes full autumn in Glacier NP, MT.
An amazing medley of fall color in Glacier NP, MT.
A nice overlook near Piegan Pass, Glacier NP, MT.
Golden fall colors near Two Medicine Lake, Glacier NP, MT.
Bighorn Sheep making their way up the talus in Glacier NP, MT.
First light on the Kissing Boulders in Vedauwoo, WY.
Granite boulders and Mammatus clouds at sunset in Vedauwoo, WY.
One of many fantastic granite formations in Vedauwoo, WY.
An amazing sunset in central WY.
Rains on the Plains in central WY.
End of the day light on another fantastic granite formation in Vedauwoo, WY.
Turtle Rock and perfect light before an evening thunderstorm in Vedauwoo, WY.
A vibrant streak of color through Vedauwoo, WY.
A really nice panoramic view in Glacier NP, MT.
The stark, unique landscape of Badlands NP, SD.
The Nautilus bathed in a beautiful evening light. Vedauwoo, WY.
Washington Column and North Dome from just below the top of Half Dome, Yosemite NP, CA.
The stark, granite landscape of Olmstead Point, Yosemite NP, CA.
The rising sun perfectly bisects the Crooked River from the tuff rock of Smith Rock, OR.
A tranquil Tuolumne Meadows at the end of a perfect day. Yosemite NP, CA.
A giant Redwood in morning light. Redwoods NP, CA
El Capitan soars above the Valley floor in Yosemite NP, CA.
Morning light on West shore of Lake Tahoe, CA.
Wildfire and first light behind Half Dome, Yosemite NP, CA.
Moonset opposite an amazing sunrise in City of the Rocks, ID.
Rain, a rainbow and sagebrush in City of the Rocks, ID.
Sunrise at Asterisk Pass, OR.
Clouds move in on El Capitan, Yosemite NP, CA.
The last light that the Royal Arches will see this day. Yosemite NP, CA.
Half Dome as seen from the Valley floor in late afternoon. Yosemite NP, CA.
The eastern Wallowa Mts. near Hells Canyon, OR.
