Even on the shortest and darkest day of the year there are still reasons to smile!

After the Storm

by Todd Mortensen, Everett, WA

2017 return to what is considered the quintessential Alpine Lake

I am so grateful for what this body allows me to do and see. Moving is healing. This annual hike was much more than a stretch of the legs!

marmot heaven

by Teresa Morris, Everson, WA

Trip from Seattle to Oregon, Hood for a quick and light accent. We were the firtst on the mountain that day. Started around 12-1 AM and hit the ridge right at the sunrise. Levi was a bit crazy and did it w/o ice axe..

New trail construction class at the 4th Annual Columbia Cascades Trail Skills College. This section is the "Western Reroute" that moves the user created trail away from sensitive habitat and on to a more sustainable (less steep) grade.

Made possible with support from a National Forest Foundation grant. In partnership with the Cape Horn Conservancy, US Forest Service, and the Pacific Crest Trail Association.

It was extremely hot and sunny in this particular area.

Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

2017 return to what is considered the quintessential Alpine Lake

One of the most amazing places i've been to. We also did cross Columbia glacier to climb the wall beween Keys peak and Columbia peak

Snow on the Lake Twenty-Two trail.

Kid on a 50cc (or smaller?) bike with dad not far behind. He was putting along at a graceful 5 mph, as is expected as his very young age. He was probably no older than 4 or 5 years old.

Hiker's reward - Sunset from top of Spray Park in Mt. Rainier

by Andres Caldera

Photos from The Enchantments. Soaking up the fall season while the larches are in their prime time. The landscape changed as the sun rose higher. Started with golden misty morning views with a finale of an unreal blue lake. It was great to see so many people enjoying a day hike or backpacking further!

One of the most amazing places i've been to. We also did cross Columbia glacier to climb the wall beween Keys peak and Columbia peak

Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Mt. Rainier Marmot enjoying a lupine snack.

by David Hogan, Seattle, WA

Second attempt.

One of the most amazing places i've been to. We also did cross Columbia glacier to climb the wall beween Keys peak and Columbia peak

Decisions, decisions...

Olympic marmot takes flight.

by Amy Kennedy, Seattle, WA

Some repetitive POVs but the colors were outstanding today. Enjoyed watching the lakes change color as the sun rose higher!

Mountain goats doing what they do best.

by Deborah Richardson, Redmond, WA

marmot grubbing down on miners ridge

by Neal Robertson, Seattle, WA

2017 return to what is considered the quintessential Alpine Lake

Lake Twenty-Two trail.

Imagenes del trail de Washington MO..

En pleno invierno, subiendo las fotos del otoño.. Saludos a todos mis contactos y seguidores alrededor del mundo!

Image of the Washington's trail..

During this winter, I have downloaded my photos of the last winter. Greetings to all my contacts around the world!

Some repetitive POVs but the colors were outstanding today. Enjoyed watching the lakes change color as the sun rose higher!

Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie.

Marmot Mascot

by Sam Huff, Sumner, WA

Mountain larches in splendid golden color against a snowy landscape at Inspiration Lake in the Enchantment Lakes wilderness area

by Inge Johnsson, Sammamish, WA

2017 return to what is considered the quintessential Alpine Lake