Sunset view from camp along the PCT

Located in the Carson Iceberg wilderness at the headwaters of Wolf Creek

Sonora Peak and the Sonora Pass Area

Looking south from the PCT between Golden Creek and Murray Creek

A beautiful display of columnar lava across a meadow.

Located along the PCT in the Carson Iceberg Wilderness

Looking out at the headwaters of Wolf Creek

Taken from the PCT North of the Wolf Creek River Drainage

Ryan admiring the beautiful tree

Taken in Paradise Valley in the Carson Iceberg Wilderness

Wildflowers along the PCT

In the Carson Iceberg Wilderness

Wolf Creek Canyon and Arnot Peak

Located along the PCT in the Carson Iceberg Wilderness

Burney Falls Stats

Taken near the Burney Falls Overlook

A Nooner at Noon

I picked the perfect time along our hike near Burney Creek Falls to stop and open up a cold one. It was 11:59 when I took this picture. Nothing better than opening up a Nooner at noon.

Upper McCloud Falls as seen from the overlook

Taken during the peak of the spring runoff

Lower McCloud Falls

Taken during the peak of the spring runoff.

Middle McCloud Falls in the moonlight

Looking Down on the McCloud River

Middle McCloud Falls

Taken during the peak of the spring runoff. This particular photo was edited using Topaz Texture Effects to give it the washed out type look.

Dardanelles Lake at Sunset

Sunset over camp at Dardanelles Lake

Located near Lake Tahoe off of the Tahoe Rim Trail

Boulder Creek Lakes Basin with Sawtooth Peak off in the distance

Located off of the Canyon Creek Drainage in the Trinity Alps Wilderness

One of the largest of the Boulder Creek Lakes

Located off the Canyon Creek Drainage in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

Sunset over the Enchanted Camp

My all time favorite camping spot in the Trinity Alps

Upper Canyon Creek Falls

Taken with a slightly longer exposure to capture the motion blur of the waterfall

Lower Canyon Creek Lake

In the Trinity Alps Wilderness

Upper Canyon Creek Lake and the Trinity Alps

Taken in the Canyon Creek Area of the Trinity Alps Wilderness

Upper Canyon Creek Lake

Located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, California

Josh Admiring Canyon Creek Falls

Upper Canyon Creek Lake

With Mt. Thompson in the distance.

Broken Top during a sunny afternoon near Golden Lake

Taken in the Three Sisters Wilderness

The South Sister

Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor from the east rim of the summit of the South Sister (Take 2)

Golden Lake and Broken Top

As seen from near the exit stream.

Broken Top and the trail along Green Lake

Edited with Topaz Texture Effects to give it the vintage/timeless feel.

Playing Frisbee in Golden Meadow

Frisbee's make for a lot of fun and also a plate. Dual purpose is important when planning what to bring on a 5 day backpacking trip.

Burney Creek just above Burney Creek Falls

McArthur Burney Falls

Taken along the walk down to the falls.

Middle McCloud Falls in the moonlight

Taken while the moon was still out lighting up the falls.

A Misty Middle McCloud Falls

McArthur Burney Falls from the overlook

The hillside reflecting in Mirror Lake.

Yosemite National Park