In a world of so many great photographers and writers, I am venturing into some unknown territories, leaving comfort zones, finally very willing to practice the art of seeing. By maintaining the practice of posting daily photos, I hope to continue learning about the possibilities that I trust are out there for the taking.
Ray and I really enjoyed our hike up the San Joaquin Ridge trail. The weather has warmed up and it felt good to be out again. I was worried about trying my backpack out with everything I’ll be carrying in it. The SJ Ridge trail starts out at 9265′ and goes up about 1200′ in 2.25 miles. So I got a good test going up and coming down the 2.5 miles. I won’t say it was easy. It was actually the hardest day I’ve had hiking with my pack. But Tailwinds and Liz and I will be starting our backpack in four days at around 5,600′. And, the first day out we’ll be hitting the trail around noon and only hiking up into the Sierra about 5 miles. So, hopefully I’m good to go.
My friend Tailwinds arrives tomorrow. Her mate Fred is flying her into the Mammoth Airport around 8:30am. Fred is then going to take me up in his plane to get some shots of the Sierra. Unbelievable. Normally I’m very frightened to fly in a small plane, except flying with my brother who I trust completely. I hope I’m able to hold the camera steady through my fear.
Ray's getting good at taking photos. I wanted to show off my full pack weight backpack, with the NEW orange Big Agnes Fly Creek tent.
To see the tent….(i’m sure LR will be checking it out.)
View from the San Joaquin Ridge hike today.
This view of Ritter and Banner is for LR.
My hiking hubby.
After dinner in Mammoth I ran into this little girl and the bird she's had for two weeks.
Male Brewer's blackbird.
The Intimidator found some nice light just before the sun set.
This little guy hung out so quietly right behind me for longer than any birds hang out.
