Sawtooths
Backcountry Off Trail Idaho PhaseOne Photography Rocky Mountains Sawtooths

Sawtooths Moving Into October

The Sawtooths in the month of September are marvelous. However, dramatically different weather can occur from one day to another. For example, on this day, the 29th of September the weather is clear and dry.  Also, the temperature at 4PM, is 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Differing from the warm afternoons, the mornings are getting cool. The Read More…

Backcountry Off Trail Hike Idaho White Clouds Wilderness

Surgical Strike into the White Clouds

Fall-time is magnificent in the White Clouds of Idaho.  The period of time to travel in them unencumbered by inclement weather is short.  Too short in my book. So I seized a break in the afternoon and headed into the White Clouds Wilderness at Big Boulder Creek. The trail starts near the junction of Big Read More…

800mm Z Lens Idaho Nikon Z9 Photography Rocky Mountains Sawtooths Wildlife

Clark’s Nutcracker Comes on the Scene

Clark’s Nutcracker (Nucifrago columbiana) is a bird native to the mountains of Idaho.  It normally resides near peaks and at tree-line. However a pair of Clark’s Nutcrackers have decided to join their cousins – the Stellar Jay – at the feeders of our home in Stanley. The Clark’s Nutcracker grows to about one foot (12″) Read More…