"The mountains are calling and I must go" says it all.
I can't get enough of them
A birthday gift from someone who knows me well
1977 - The Matterhorn from the Italian side
On the Italian side, the Matterhorn is known as Monte Cervino, and it has a distinct "underdog" history compared to…
On the Italian side, the Matterhorn is known as Monte Cervino, and it has a distinct "underdog" history compared to…
1982 Vernal Falls, Yosemite
Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park is famous for its perfectly rectangular shape and the 600-step "Mist Trail" that leads to its…
Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park is famous for its perfectly rectangular shape and the 600-step "Mist Trail" that leads to its…
1988 - Banff, Canada
The Canadian Rockies at Banff were the birthplace of Canada’s entire national park system, sparked by an accidental discovery in…
The Canadian Rockies at Banff were the birthplace of Canada’s entire national park system, sparked by an accidental discovery in…
1997 - Half Dome, Yosemite
The sheer northwest face of Half Dome is one of the most famous vertical cliffs in the world, but it’s actually a bit of a geological…
The sheer northwest face of Half Dome is one of the most famous vertical cliffs in the world, but it’s actually a bit of a geological…
1999 - The Grand Tetons, WY
The Grand Tetons are famous for their jagged peaks. The range was named by 19th-century French-Canadian trappers. After months in…
The Grand Tetons are famous for their jagged peaks. The range was named by 19th-century French-Canadian trappers. After months in…
2001 - Zion National Park, Utah
The Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park is a towering trio of sandstone peaks named Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.…
The Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park is a towering trio of sandstone peaks named Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.…
2001 - Bryce Canyon, UT
Bryce Canyon’s most surprising fact is that it isn’t actually a canyon!
Geologically, a canyon is carved by a central river (like the…
Bryce Canyon’s most surprising fact is that it isn’t actually a canyon!
Geologically, a canyon is carved by a central river (like the…
2001 - North Window arch, Arches National Park
North Window Arch, along with its neighbor South Window, is part of a formation affectionately known as "The…
North Window Arch, along with its neighbor South Window, is part of a formation affectionately known as "The…
2001 - Navajo Point, Grand Canyon, AZ
In many parts of the canyon, a layer of rock dating back 500 million years sits directly on top of rock that is 1.5…
In many parts of the canyon, a layer of rock dating back 500 million years sits directly on top of rock that is 1.5…
2001 - Monument Valley, from Forrest Gump Point
Forrest Gump Point, located at mile marker 13 on Highway 163 in Utah, is where the titular character famously…
Forrest Gump Point, located at mile marker 13 on Highway 163 in Utah, is where the titular character famously…
2003 - Half Dome, Yosemite (8,855 ft)
In 1865, California’s state geologist Josiah Whitney declared Half Dome "perfectly inaccessible" and predicted it would…
In 1865, California’s state geologist Josiah Whitney declared Half Dome "perfectly inaccessible" and predicted it would…
2003 - Trail of ants climbing Half Dome
I've climbed it 4 times
At the base of the cables, you’ll usually find a massive, motley pile of discarded work gloves.…
I've climbed it 4 times
At the base of the cables, you’ll usually find a massive, motley pile of discarded work gloves.…
2003 Yosemite Falls, CA
Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America
Despite being one of the world's tallest waterfalls (2,425 feet), Yosemite…
Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America
Despite being one of the world's tallest waterfalls (2,425 feet), Yosemite…
2004 - El Capitan, Yosemite
El Capitan (often called "El Cap") is the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. Total vertical rise 3000ft.
While the…
El Capitan (often called "El Cap") is the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. Total vertical rise 3000ft.
While the…
2006, Furka Pass, Switzerland
The Furka Pass is one of the highest paved roads in Switzerland (2,429 meters), connecting the cantons of Uri and Valais. It is…
The Furka Pass is one of the highest paved roads in Switzerland (2,429 meters), connecting the cantons of Uri and Valais. It is…
2006 - The Matterhorn, which is NOT a volcano
Geologically speaking, the Matterhorn is an "African" mountain. It was formed when the African tectonic plate…
Geologically speaking, the Matterhorn is an "African" mountain. It was formed when the African tectonic plate…
2009 - Mt Whitney, Ca, the highest mountain in the contiguous US (14,505ft)
I tried for three years in succession to get a climbing permit for it (by lottery)…
I tried for three years in succession to get a climbing permit for it (by lottery)…
2013 Lake Tahoe from Squaw Valley (now Pallisades)
Lake Tahoe is so massive and deep (reaching 1,645 feet) that it contains roughly 37 to 39 trillion gallons of…
Lake Tahoe is so massive and deep (reaching 1,645 feet) that it contains roughly 37 to 39 trillion gallons of…
2013 - Mt Illimani (21,120 ft) from my hotel room in La Paz, Bolivia
The name Illimani comes from the Aymara language (illi meaning light and mani meaning…
The name Illimani comes from the Aymara language (illi meaning light and mani meaning…
