Canada near sunset

Tharhawk

I skied up to Elfin Hut with plans to climb, but (sadly) on the only nice day, I arrived much later than expected. As such, we climbed a peak near dusk and could only imagine friends skiing on the Mamquam Glacier miles and miles away (they would arrive at the cabin near midnight). The next few days the weather came in.

There are quite a few pics. Sorry. My computer has been dead for a few months and I'm really excited to have worked through a few...more excited now to get through the rest. I hope you guys enjoy these, even if there are a lot!!!

Climbing through the trees.



At the summit with Atwell Peak (part of Garabaldi Massif) behind.


Wild clouds in turbulance below me.


Elfin Hut, lower right 11km in.


Not the best exposure, but still a cool shot of clouds.


The Ocean 8k below.


Atwell Peak 8711-ft


The moon and Venus(?) in contrast to a big tree and small tree.


Some people we pushed for a few miles. They coasted ~10miles or so right into a service station!!!


I forget the name of this peak? I believe the tusk, but I could be very wrong.


The edge of the summit arete and the Tantulus Range behind. Not too sharp. My fingers nearly froze off taking it, though. No kidding.


I showed a few from rainier awhile back. Here are a few more.

Eia

Oh my... these are just gorgeous - the whole series!!! I can't decide my fave...but I do keep going back to the first one.

hawkeye978

Absolutely beautiful series. The light you had to work with was phenomenal!

Tharhawk

Thanks for looking. I love sharing pictures as well as looking at all of yours.

annnna8888

I'm in awe. The first one is phenomenal! And so are the rest of them. I love the light you captured.

Ana

Tharhawk

Ana,

Thanks, the first is my favorite. Hard to get the picture to expose for the sky and trees, but looks like I got lucky.

Awais Yaqub

There is huge wow factor in this series ! clapclap

spechtal

Amazing!

schmoo

This one absolutely does it for me - you have the light, the drama, and the majesty all right in one. I'm sure our Artist in Residence would have very little to complain about there, too!

Tharhawk

schmoo wrote:

This one absolutely does it for me - you have the light, the drama, and the majesty all right in one. I'm sure our Artist in Residence would have very little to complain about there, too!

It's a good feeling to know I'm getting something right. I've never taken photos with anyone else and sometimes it's hard to know if I'm doing as well as I could. Thx man.

Doug Solis

Bravo! Excellent series. Thanks for sharing.

chrismoore

schmoo wrote:

This one absolutely does it for me - you have the light, the drama, and the majesty all right in one. I'm sure our Artist in Residence would have very little to complain about there, too!

I agree, all are great but the golden light on the clouds are very unique. well done

dlplumer

So, let me get this right. You guys climbed up this mountain, and then skied down?

Your photos are fantastic, but the physical challenge is even more amazing.

coscorrosa

Incredible! These are all seriously outstanding.

scole

Tharhawk wrote:

While all the photos are great. I REALLY love this one. The reflected light in the trees lets you know something fabulous is just ahead and I just feel the anticipation of it. Really awesome.

Tharhawk

dlplumer wrote:

So, let me get this right. You guys climbed up this mountain, and then skied down?

Your photos are fantastic, but the physical challenge is even more amazing.

Yes, it is called ski mountaineering.

See more here: http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:VSKXiuGKVm0J:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski_touring+ski+mountaineering+wiki&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

It is actually a wonderful way to travel through the mountains. And like anything, once you get used to the work, it is only a way to a means. In this case, a way to see those amazing mountains.

BTW, thanks everyone. I'm glad I could share the joy.