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#mountains

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George Steffanos

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June 17, 1983, 42 years ago today: No sooner had I begun the three miles of ridge walking on Pearis Mountain, than the sky, which had been darkening all day, turned truly ominous. Thunder boomed in the distance. I quickly threw my rain cover over my backpack just before the sky opened up and poured down upon me. I have never seen rain like that in my life.

The top of a dead tree thrusts its lifeless trunk with several broken off branches towards the sky, where swirling clouds of darkening gray are devouring the last small patches of blue from all directions. Just a few shrinking shafts of sunlight are now breaking through. A late summer storm is coming.
#backpacking#hiking#outdoors
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George Steffanos

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June 17, 1983, 42 years ago today: I just could never seem to get it going after that long day yesterday. My legs were wobbly, and my feet ached all day; I kept putting myself in a deeper and deeper hole as the hours ticked past. I was sluggish on the long climb up Sugar Run Mountain from the valley, and I was not all that hot even on the level ridge crest.

Beneath a whitewashed very soft blue sky with lots of haze, we are walking through an overgrown clearing bordered by a tangled second-growth forest of mostly young trees and dense underbrush in the background. The overgrown clearing is lush and green, with tall grasses and weeds. There are some leafy shrubs scattered about, one of which is bursting with large orange blossoms.
#backpacking#hiking#outdoors
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El Perro Negro

Just returned from an amazing week in the #pyrénées including a 3 day backpacking trip. After getting our asses kicked by storms on the first night we crossed over the Haute Pyrenees from Spain to France via 2541m pass, spent a wonderfully tranquil night enjoying the "Sleep of the Gods" in a grassy meadow alongside a flowing river and returning next day. Memories that will last for ever. With @khusky

A person is crossing a snowfield in the bottom right of the photo. Behind rises a rocky mountain peak
A person descends a snow slope in the shade. Behind in a mountain pass between Spain and France, the Puerto de Marcadau 2541m
Morning light on the Pico de Marcadua 2727m from our valley campsite by the Ruisseau de Port de Marcadua river
The lake of Ibón de Percico de la Canal and the peak of Punda Zarra 2944 covered in snow and ice
#Hiking#Backpacking#Walking
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Marina

It was a weekend full of flowers and blossoms, beautiful stories and secrets, and a magical hike to a really cosy mountain hut.

If you'd like to learn more about the amazing alpine plants and go on a day hike or spend two days in a mountain hut, I'd be delighted to show you the stunning blooms of the mountains.

It won't be long before the flowering season is over again. So if you still want to discover something, you have to be quick.

Collage of alpine wildflowers including yellow arnica, pink alpine flowers, purple globe flowers, red-orange lily, and others growing among rocks and grass.
#hiking#wandern#Switzerland
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Electric Cable Car

*La Sportiva’s Lavaredo Ultra Trail*

The race in the shadow of Western States, on the busiest weekend on the trail racing calendar (Mont Blanc Marathon is happening the same weekend as well) the Lavaredo Ultra Trail is one I have been writing about for awhile now, and finally get to race it myself for the first time this year – […] …

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electriccablecar.comLa Sportiva’s Lavaredo Ultra Trail | Electric Cable CarObservations on the culture, business, and sport of trail and mountain running - written by Mathias Eichler.
#trailrunning#mountains
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Joan Carroll

There's a reason why everyone photographs this spot at Schwabacher's Landing in Grand Teton National Park: it's truly beautiful! Grand Teton mountain is reflected in the calm pond below and framed by spruce and cottonwood trees.

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#grandteton #nationalpark #schwabacherslanding #reflections #mountains #pond #lake #trees #clouds #river #wyoming #nature #snow #landscape #landscapephotography #serene #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #artforsale #giftideas @joancarroll

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