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Capturing The Valley: McGowan Cusp of Summer

Successfully completing springtime photo-shoots in Idaho has been tough in 2023.  Why?  The weather has not been cooperating.

Weather in the Wood River, and Salmon River basins in 2023 has been more like the late 1980’s and 1990’s. In other words – wet with great variability.  The 2000’s have proven to be much warmer […]

Capturing The Valley: El’ Capitan Encounter

El’ Capitan is one of the Iconic peaks of Rocky Mountains and the state of Idaho.  On this day I am hiking and scrambling off-trail in the backcountry to find new views and perspectives of the mountain.

El’ Capitan from the upper ridgeline of Pettit Creek Drainage.

I decide to get off […]

Capturing Kauai: Repeat Week on the Kalepa

The Kalepa Ridge Trail on Kauai is considered to be the most dramatic hike of the entire Hawaiian Islands.  It is nothing short of other worldly and fantastical.  You will not see this trail on the list in guidebooks that make recommendations.

Why? The Kalepa Ridge Trail is not an official trail. It is […]