First Light at the Summit
The climb started well before dawn, when the ridgeline was only a silhouette. By the time the first light arrived, the stone looked almost blue and the valley below felt...
The Lake Mirror
At sunrise the lake held the entire skyline, a perfect mirror with no wind to...
Campfire Notes
The best gear conversations happen after the long hike, when the fire is low and...
A Ridge Walk After Midnight
There is a quiet confidence in moving through cold air with only a headlamp and...
Cold Air, Clear Skies
The colder it got, the farther the horizon seemed to stretch. Nights like this are...