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Great Western Divide

Where the wind blows through you and not just above you or around you. At elevation where the spirit of the Sierra has its best meaning. Where it’s not just about the place, but about being. Here is Hamilton Pass along the Great Western Divide. I’ve been over this pass twice surrounded by Mt Stewart, Black and Red Kaweah, Eagle Scout Peak, and Angels Wings.

“The blessings of one mountain day, whatever his fate, long life, short life, stormy or calm, he is rich forever.” – John Muir


Morning Glow

Above the Mineral King region of the Sierra Nevada mountains are massive peaks spread out for miles. Here before you are Sawtooth and Needham mountains in the early morning hours on a route across the expansive Kaweah Canyon.