Winter Scenic from Big Sky, Montana

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to ski with some amazing people and they happened to be wounded warriors who fought for our country. Warren Miller joined them for a dinner and gave a speech. This was one of his comments. I find freedom when I roam the mountains and the saying just captivates the essence of living and playing in the mountains.

Picture of the Day 8-2-10

The Bridgers after a storm a few months ago.

Picture of the Day

Another one from the porch!

I think I should start a sunset series of images taken from my porch. I am truly blessed with an amazing view! Fortunately for me the smoke from the surrounding fires enhanced this shot.

Moose and Tetons

I have had a few opportunities to spend some time in the Grand Tetons in the last few weeks and have some fun experiences! Especially with this guy below - I was photographing him and another bull and then they both ran under the bridge. This allowed me to capture the moose 'looking up' at me!

The Grand Tetons in all their glory. Taken from the same spot (over looking the Snake River) Ansel Adams took his famous shot many years ago.

long over due travel photos

The above photo was taken on the Bear Tooth Highway near the pass in Southern Montana. The picture below is of Yellowstone Lake.

The flowers are taking over in Yellowstone after a burn.

Chinatown - San Fransisco

Fern Canyon - Northern California Coast

Yosemite National Park

Chester poses for a picture in Yosemite. I decided that I had a little bit of time before heading back to Tahoe so I decided that I would spend a few hours in the park. The scenery is so beautiful, I just couldn't help myself. Large granite walls make up this park, and who could pass up a view of half dome?

Tuolume Meadows

The ever so popular site - Half Dome. In memory of Ansel Adams - this one was turned into a black and white.

Tuolumne Meadows from Olmstead Pass.

Lake Tahoe area, California

Jilli and my new pal Chester have had the pleasure to come with me on my mountain biking and hiking adventures around the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area. These two pictures were taken on a the trails. Jilli's picture was taken on a hike to view the lake. The one below was taken on trail near where my friends live that take you above the Truckee river valley seen in the background.


The next two pictures were taken from a hike up on the 5 Lakes trail. The trail starts near the Alpine Meadows ski resort and heads up and over the mountain to 5 lakes. I meandered around the lakes and onto the Pacific Crest Trail for a bit of exploration. Total miles ended up around 8-9. I came home after this one and crashed!

Beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Playing in the Mountains

The summer in Montana has been wonderful. The wild flowers are everywhere in the high meadows and make my heart sing when I get to enjoy them.  

Crazy Mountains

This is a beautiful caption of the Crazy Mountain Range - where I spend a lot of time.