David Follows Trip Reports - Hiking - Backpacking

Photo Album: Sept. 2006 Zion, Bryce, Death Valley, Whitney

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 22:47:31 GMT

Sept. 2006 Zion, Bryce, Death Valley, Whitney

This year's trip began at Watchman Electric campsite, Zion National Park. Beautiful weather as usual.

The next morning we were off to the Angel's Landing trailhead for the first warm-up hike of the trip.

This cactus and flowers were typical of vegetation in the area.

After an hour or two of hiking, the final ascent was in view.

Fortunately, as we got closer, it didn't seem quite as intimidating. Gord assured me it would be easy with the chains.

Here's Gord approaching now.

I'm uneasy around steep trails and cliffs. Gord was happy to lead the way.

The colour of the rock was beautiful, especially in the morning light.

Getting steeper.

Can be difficult to get your hands around the chain.

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Photo Album: Telescope peak over the years

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:03:22 GMT

Telescope peak over the years

Cactus garden at Mahogany Flat 2002

Cactus garden at Mahogany Flat 2006

Me on Telescope Peak March 1999, no colour profile available.

September 2002

September 2004, warm-up for day hike up Mount Whitney

September 2006, warm-up for 3 day hike to Mount Whitney

Photo Album: Sept. 2003 Yosemite Valley to Vogelsang Peak with Gord

Sat, 20 May 2006 19:35:37 GMT

Sept. 2003 Yosemite Valley to Vogelsang Peak with Gord

Our route from the valley, as seen from Glacier Point.

3 hours along the John Muir Trail, Pinnacles next to Liberty Cap

Nevada Falls. Early lunch in sight. Perfect weather once again.

The back of Half Dome from Little Yosemite Valley.

Gord having a coffee break. Packs lighter this year.

Easy hiking near the base of the Cascade Cliffs.

Now we climb again, up the Bunnell Cascade. Pump water here.

It's a long climb at the end of the day.

First night, beautiful site at 7200'. Dinner in the dark.

Some trees will grow in anything.

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Photo Album: Sept. 2005 Yosemite Valley loop over Red Peak Pass

Sat, 20 May 2006 19:34:58 GMT

Sept. 2005 Yosemite Valley loop over Red Peak Pass

Base camp Upper Pines Yosemite, 4000'. Day before the hike.

Base of Bunnell Cascade. Retracing 2003 route to Vogelsang.

Carried water 1000' feet up and found a stream at the top.

Next morning we're off. Sore SI joints. I need more padding.

Weather was beautiful as usual. Saw more deer than people today

Moved in and out of woods through Echo Valley.

Close to Merced Lake. High Sierra Camp didn't open this year.

Merced Lake. Peaceful. Time for lunch.

Bears marking their territory. Kept my hand on the pepper spray.

A couple of hours through woods to Washburn Lake.

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Photo Album: Sept. 2004 Mount Whitney, driving from Ottawa Canada

Sat, 20 May 2006 19:30:37 GMT

Sept. 2004 Mount Whitney, driving from Ottawa Canada

Two days from Ottawa. Awoke to sunshine in Rocky Mountain Natational Park

An hour later, rain and a rainbow

Took the old road to the Visitor Centre at 12000 feet. Sleet here and snow coming.

Time to head south. Leaving RMNP.

A few hours later, back in the sun along the Colorado River Utah. On road to Moab.

Heading towards Arches National Park

Late afternoon and I needed a place to camp. Arches was full of course.

$5 a night, back just before Arches, right on the river.

The view from my tent, sunset, before the rain

Early morning, driving in Arches. Balancing Rock. Light rain.

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Photo Album: Sept. 2002 Yosemite, Cloud's Rest, Sunrise Lakes, Death Valley, Telescope Peak with Gord

Sun, 06 Feb 2005 13:37:52 GMT

Sept. 2002 Yosemite, Cloud's Rest, Sunrise Lakes, Death Valley, Telescope Peak with Gord

Freemont California, where most trips start.

We thought a warm-up hike to Mission Peak would help!

Too easy. A false sense of security.

Loading the bear box, base camp, Upper Pines, Yosemite.

On our way. Half Dome to left, Liberty Cap to right.

Finally lunch, Nevada Falls. Packs way too heavy!

Gentle trail to Little Yosemite Valley is a welcome relief.

Gord in Little Yosemite. Shoulder of Half Dome in the background

Ready for food and sleep. Camp 1 on the plateau.

A few minutes later the sun sets on Mount Clark.

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Custom List: Links

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:12:25 GMT

Links

Panoramic Photos
My favorite panoramic photos from hiking trips in the southwest United States.
Gord's Trip Reports
Trip reports and lots of great photos.

Custom List: Slide show instruction

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:10:16 GMT

Slide show instruction

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