Landscapes

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

Summit of Broken Top, Bend OR, June 2010. One of my earliest and most memorable climbing experiences. Not only was this was my first true solo summit but I was greeted with this panoramic introduction to the central cascades. From left to right: South Sister, Middle Sister, North Sister, Mt Washington, Three Fingered Jack, Mt Jefferson, Mt Hood, Mt Adams.

“Life is not about weathering the storm, but learning to dance in the rain.”

Crater Lake National Park, April 2013. This weekend snow camping trip in Crater Lake has been one of my most memorable trips to date. Not only was it my first experience with enduring a blizzard and thunder snow in a tent, the clouds and colors made for dramatic reflections on the calm waters of the lake below. This image was taken from the top of Watchmen Peak as the lightening, snow and wind gusts approached behind me from the West.

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” ~ George Addair

Summit of Broken Top, Bend OR, June 2010. One of my earliest and most memorable climbing experiences. Not only was this was my first true solo summit but was greeted with this beautiful stark contrast of the red and orange volcanic rock against and remaining spring snow.

“You can’t fall if you don’t climb. But there is no joy in living your whole life on the ground.”

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”~ Gandhi

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.” ~ Roy L Goodman

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~Lao Tzu

“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Lake Oeschinen, Switzerland, September 2013. One of the most majestic plays I've ever laid eyes on. We were not greeted with this view when we arrived. The entire lake and surrounding mountains were obscured for two days by thick cloud cover, limiting visibility to a mere 50 feet. On the 3rd morning, I took a brisk walk in below freezing temps and stood dumbfounded in my tracks as the clouds lifted and the sun peaked through, revealing this stunning turquoise lake and massive frosted mountains. Truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

Winter Wonderland

"We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down." ~Kurt Vonnegut

“Its never too late to be what you might have been.” ~George Eliot

“And the day came when the risk to stay in the bud was greater than the risk to blossom.”~Anais Nin

"Stairway to Heaven"

“In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.” ~Sid Caeser