Quite often when you break trail, you navigate through the brush, over the boulders and make your way to areas that invite you to set up camp or just remain awhile. Here I was out on a heading to Aster Lake below Alta Peak in Sequoia National Park. The peak in the distance is Alta Peak.
On this ascent of Ontario Peak, we really should have had snowshoes with us. It was a slog the whole way down this route, but quite beautiful nonetheless. The naked and worn trees were littered about with Mt. San Antonio looming in the distance. The mountain erosion you see on Mt. San Antonio is also known as the Mt. Baldy Bowl.
While reaching for the Eastern approach to Mt. Lawlor, a view of Josephine Peak opened up before me. The wear and use of the land were apparent, but the character of this front country stood tall and true.
Another early morning through the forest near Wolverton led my partner and me through strong contrasts of shade and light. The range of colors and mood of the wilderness was a highlight of this outing. An unforgettable experience that continues to inspire me.
When it’s cold and you’re tired and exposed, at times the sun break’s through to bring new warmth. New warmth and new light among storm clouds as the sun skims further toward the upper levels of the horizon below.
Above and below the three different states of nature are before you. The darkened storm clouds above, the Pacific Ocean in the distance, and the harsh San Gabriel mountains below.
When exploring the upper ranges of the Sierra Nevada mountains, you sometimes are confronted with stormy weather. While at times you can become enveloped in storm clouds, there are times when there are breaks in the weather to reveal nothing short of absolute glory.
Above the desert region of the Mojave are the rolling San Gabriel mountains within the Sierra. On top of Mt Emma, a lovely mountain name, you take in the full view of occupied wilderness before you. You breathe the same air as angels.
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