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Mount Whitney is one of the most majestic sights in all of California, and it crowns the Sierra
Nevada Mountains with it's 14,497 foot summit. Explore Mount Whitney, the highest peak in
the continental United States. Read information or Watch Video on hiking the main Whitney
Trail, or climbing the East Face. Get your bearings from an Aerial Photo and learn just what
you need to do to Get Started on Mount Whitney.
Nevada Mountains with it's 14,497 foot summit. Explore Mount Whitney, the highest peak in
the continental United States. Read information or Watch Video on hiking the main Whitney
Trail, or climbing the East Face. Get your bearings from an Aerial Photo and learn just what
you need to do to Get Started on Mount Whitney.
Mount Langley at 14,042 ranks number nine on the list of California fourteener's when it comes
to altitude, but it's relative height position only tells part of the story, for the slopes of Langley
contain some of the most beautiful lakes and meadows anywhere to be found in the Sierra's. So
take a few minutes and view the photos of the Cottonwood lakes area and enjoy the views from
the Summit.
to altitude, but it's relative height position only tells part of the story, for the slopes of Langley
contain some of the most beautiful lakes and meadows anywhere to be found in the Sierra's. So
take a few minutes and view the photos of the Cottonwood lakes area and enjoy the views from
the Summit.
One of the most classic alpine peaks in all of North America is the Grand Teton. Climbers have
been drawn to this spectacular mountain for over 100 years. The peak is located in Wyoming,
United States but people from all over the world travel large distances to climb it's over 35
routes and 50 variations. Most visitors simply view this peak from the safety of their vehicles,
but here at Timberline Trails we take you to the top via the Owens Spalding Route.
been drawn to this spectacular mountain for over 100 years. The peak is located in Wyoming,
United States but people from all over the world travel large distances to climb it's over 35
routes and 50 variations. Most visitors simply view this peak from the safety of their vehicles,
but here at Timberline Trails we take you to the top via the Owens Spalding Route.
Starlight Peak located in the California Sierra's has (in many mountaineers opinion) the most
spectacular summit in all the range. The single rock monolith standing over 30 in height tappers
to an apex point of only two feet in diameter. The Bishop Trail Pass trail is another beautiful
pathway in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and is the main trail that is used for the southwest
approach to this peak. Also included is an outstanding Aerial Photo of the route.
spectacular summit in all the range. The single rock monolith standing over 30 in height tappers
to an apex point of only two feet in diameter. The Bishop Trail Pass trail is another beautiful
pathway in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and is the main trail that is used for the southwest
approach to this peak. Also included is an outstanding Aerial Photo of the route.
Mount Moran in the Grand Teton National Park, is a peak that ranks high on the mountaineers
list of peaks to bag. All routes to the summit are technical, and the CMC (Colorado Mountain
Club) route is featured here. With a spectacular hanging glacier that can be viewed from the
valley floor and the awe inspiring features that make up it's flanks, it is no wonder that it is one
of the most photographed peaks in all of North America.
list of peaks to bag. All routes to the summit are technical, and the CMC (Colorado Mountain
Club) route is featured here. With a spectacular hanging glacier that can be viewed from the
valley floor and the awe inspiring features that make up it's flanks, it is no wonder that it is one
of the most photographed peaks in all of North America.
The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range featured here is certainly one of the most fantastic
mountain ranges in all world. It is a land of dramatic contrasts and remarkable beauty. No
wonder John Muir labeled the mountainous landscape "The Range of Light" This area of
Timberline Trails offers information and photos that depict the incredible variety and beauty that
can be seen in this unsurpassed "Range of Light"
mountain ranges in all world. It is a land of dramatic contrasts and remarkable beauty. No
wonder John Muir labeled the mountainous landscape "The Range of Light" This area of
Timberline Trails offers information and photos that depict the incredible variety and beauty that
can be seen in this unsurpassed "Range of Light"
The North Palisade is one of the most sought after summits in all the Sierra Nevada. This alpine
peak has it all. A beautiful approach with glacial lakes, meadows, and wild flowers in season;
contains the largest glacier in the range; a snow and ice chute known as the "U notch couloir",
and granite rock that will challenge the best of climbers. The approach taken on this journey is
the North Fork of Big Pine Creek, and if you decide to ever climb this peak, you will be treated
to some of the finest alpine climbing in all of mountaineering. This section also includes an
Aerial Photo of the North Palisade Massif.
peak has it all. A beautiful approach with glacial lakes, meadows, and wild flowers in season;
contains the largest glacier in the range; a snow and ice chute known as the "U notch couloir",
and granite rock that will challenge the best of climbers. The approach taken on this journey is
the North Fork of Big Pine Creek, and if you decide to ever climb this peak, you will be treated
to some of the finest alpine climbing in all of mountaineering. This section also includes an
Aerial Photo of the North Palisade Massif.
Fall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is a magical time of year. Here, you will be not only see the
colors of fall, but you will also hear the beautiful music featured at Rhythm On The Rock. The
oranges, reds, greens, and brilliant yellows seen here are a delight to the eyes, and the rhythm of
the included music will inspire your soul. So take a few minutes out of your busy schedule and
enjoy the sights and sounds of fall.
colors of fall, but you will also hear the beautiful music featured at Rhythm On The Rock. The
oranges, reds, greens, and brilliant yellows seen here are a delight to the eyes, and the rhythm of
the included music will inspire your soul. So take a few minutes out of your busy schedule and
enjoy the sights and sounds of fall.
Bodie, California is a western ghost town located high in the mountains and contains more of it's
original unaltered structures than any other western ghost town to be found anywhere. See the
rare photos that were captured in the eerie fog of a freezing cold day high above the valley
floor. Also take time to enjoy more music from Rhythm On The Rock that goes along with the
images and writings that you will see at this location.
original unaltered structures than any other western ghost town to be found anywhere. See the
rare photos that were captured in the eerie fog of a freezing cold day high above the valley
floor. Also take time to enjoy more music from Rhythm On The Rock that goes along with the
images and writings that you will see at this location.
The California Deserts contain some of the driest and hottest places on earth. Yet, they contain
a beauty all their own. See the Eureka Dunes of Death Valley (second largest in the United
States), lonely trains traveling through this desolate environment, Joshua trees that stand as
sentinels of the desert, and the mysterious race track where moving rocks seem to defy gravity.
a beauty all their own. See the Eureka Dunes of Death Valley (second largest in the United
States), lonely trains traveling through this desolate environment, Joshua trees that stand as
sentinels of the desert, and the mysterious race track where moving rocks seem to defy gravity.
Fall Colors in Colorado in 2006 were very exciting due to the early snowfall. I found that an
area could be stunning one day and gone the next if a storm passed through during the night.
This made it so there was no time to waste during times of intermittent sunshine. But all this is
what makes landscape photography so exciting. Conditions are never the same from one year to
the next. So click on the image to the left or this following link for Fall Colors in Colorado!
area could be stunning one day and gone the next if a storm passed through during the night.
This made it so there was no time to waste during times of intermittent sunshine. But all this is
what makes landscape photography so exciting. Conditions are never the same from one year to
the next. So click on the image to the left or this following link for Fall Colors in Colorado!
Our Photo Galleries
The Sierra Nevada Photo Gallery is a quick way to get a birds eye view of many of the sights
that one would encounter by going into the high country. Included in the photo gallery, are many
areas of interest. So whether you like climbing, backpacking, hiking, sightseeing, fishing, or any
other outdoor activity that involves the mountains, you will most likely see something that will
interest you.
that one would encounter by going into the high country. Included in the photo gallery, are many
areas of interest. So whether you like climbing, backpacking, hiking, sightseeing, fishing, or any
other outdoor activity that involves the mountains, you will most likely see something that will
interest you.
Mount Ritter and the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area contain some of the finest landscape scenery
in all of North America. The opportunities for hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountain climbing,
and other outdoor activities are simply incredible. Mount Ritter and Banner peak dominate the
Mammoth Ski Area skyline and can easily be scene from highway 395 that skirts along it's
eastern borders. Come join us on a climb up Mt Ritter and enjoy the scenery along the way.
in all of North America. The opportunities for hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountain climbing,
and other outdoor activities are simply incredible. Mount Ritter and Banner peak dominate the
Mammoth Ski Area skyline and can easily be scene from highway 395 that skirts along it's
eastern borders. Come join us on a climb up Mt Ritter and enjoy the scenery along the way.
The "How To's" of Climbing, Backpacking, and Mountaineering is a big subject. The mountains
can be pretty unforgiving and understanding the finer points of dealing with this rugged terrain
can sometimes make the difference between life and death. It is our hope that this section of
Timberline Trails will be of good use to you and will help you to get started in learning the art of
climbing and mountaineering.
can be pretty unforgiving and understanding the finer points of dealing with this rugged terrain
can sometimes make the difference between life and death. It is our hope that this section of
Timberline Trails will be of good use to you and will help you to get started in learning the art of
climbing and mountaineering.
This related link leads to an area in Rhythm on the Rock where you will be able to get some
"Free Wallpaper" for your computer screen. The photos were taken by Dave here at Timberline
Trails, and will include a great verse from the Bible to give you inspiration for your daily living.
We hope that these beautiful wallpaper selections will brighten your day and give you
encouragement.
"Free Wallpaper" for your computer screen. The photos were taken by Dave here at Timberline
Trails, and will include a great verse from the Bible to give you inspiration for your daily living.
We hope that these beautiful wallpaper selections will brighten your day and give you
encouragement.
Split Mountain is not considered a particularly difficult "California Fourteener", but as with any
high mountain, poor conditions can instantly change all that. Learn how quickly you can get
yourself into trouble when you fail to take note of warning signs and let misplaced desire for a
summit override your good judgement. Read and see what can happen when climbers are
stricken with "Summit Fever"
high mountain, poor conditions can instantly change all that. Learn how quickly you can get
yourself into trouble when you fail to take note of warning signs and let misplaced desire for a
summit override your good judgement. Read and see what can happen when climbers are
stricken with "Summit Fever"
"Times Gone By" takes you back in time by presenting inventions and places that you may or
may not remember. Many of the antiques you will see in this section are the forerunners of our
modern day devices that have made life easier to deal with. So relax and let your mind wander
a bit and try to imagine what life was like years ago. The past is a part of us all, so take a little
time out and enjoy "Times Gone By"
may not remember. Many of the antiques you will see in this section are the forerunners of our
modern day devices that have made life easier to deal with. So relax and let your mind wander
a bit and try to imagine what life was like years ago. The past is a part of us all, so take a little
time out and enjoy "Times Gone By"
The following link presents Aerial Photography at Timberline Trails. Getting up high is invaluable
for picking out important landmarks such as passes, lakes, glaciers, and distant peaks that would
otherwise be impossible to view from the ground. This section will be constantly expanding, and
it is our hope that you will find this area very useful when it comes to planning your own outings,
and very interesting if you just want to get a birds eye view of the great outdoors.
for picking out important landmarks such as passes, lakes, glaciers, and distant peaks that would
otherwise be impossible to view from the ground. This section will be constantly expanding, and
it is our hope that you will find this area very useful when it comes to planning your own outings,
and very interesting if you just want to get a birds eye view of the great outdoors.
"God saw all that He had made, and it
was very good." Genesis 1:31
was very good." Genesis 1:31
Have you ever asked yourself how did all this get here? Have you ever wondered how all the
beauty of the natural world came to be? Maybe you have even pondered questions such as
"What is life all about?" Or, "What am I doing, and where am I going?" Well, if you have ever
wondered about these things, then this section is for you. At Timberline Trails, we are dedicated
to sharing all we know about the great outdoors. Featured Here is the Ultimate Journey, and we
believe that it is the most important information of all that we can share with you. So take a step
beyond the ordinary and check out the Ultimate Journey. It could change your life.
beauty of the natural world came to be? Maybe you have even pondered questions such as
"What is life all about?" Or, "What am I doing, and where am I going?" Well, if you have ever
wondered about these things, then this section is for you. At Timberline Trails, we are dedicated
to sharing all we know about the great outdoors. Featured Here is the Ultimate Journey, and we
believe that it is the most important information of all that we can share with you. So take a step
beyond the ordinary and check out the Ultimate Journey. It could change your life.
New on Timberline Trails:
Expanded Yosemite National Park area.
and a new section on Climbing Mt Shasta
Expanded Yosemite National Park area.
and a new section on Climbing Mt Shasta
Polemonium Peak is considered by some to be just a bump on the ridge of the Palisade Crest,
and not worthy to be called a "California Fourteener" But this bump on the ridge offers the
mountaineer an excellent opportunity to experience a fine alpine climb by any climbers standards.
No easy route to the top, mixed terrain, and a spectacular view from it's summit make this a
climb worth considering. This section also offers great aerial views of key climbing sections for
both this peak and North Palisade.
and not worthy to be called a "California Fourteener" But this bump on the ridge offers the
mountaineer an excellent opportunity to experience a fine alpine climb by any climbers standards.
No easy route to the top, mixed terrain, and a spectacular view from it's summit make this a
climb worth considering. This section also offers great aerial views of key climbing sections for
both this peak and North Palisade.
Grand Teton National Park - in Wyoming, is one of the most beautiful parks in all of North
America. With activities such as kayaking, fly-fishing, horseback riding, rafting, scenic hiking,
and challenging climbing on sound rock, there is something for everyone. Whereas most other
ranges are obscured by foothills, the Tetons rise abruptly as much as 7,000 feet from the flat
plains of Jackson Hole and culminate in the 13,770 foot summit of Grand Teton.
America. With activities such as kayaking, fly-fishing, horseback riding, rafting, scenic hiking,
and challenging climbing on sound rock, there is something for everyone. Whereas most other
ranges are obscured by foothills, the Tetons rise abruptly as much as 7,000 feet from the flat
plains of Jackson Hole and culminate in the 13,770 foot summit of Grand Teton.
The Season of Fall is hard to beat when is comes to color and exquisite natural beauty. My wife
and I always try and venture out to key locations throughout the United States so that we can
enjoy this most special time of year. But what causes this magnificent change of color during
Autumn? Well, if you are wondering how this all comes about and want to enjoy some beautiful
images from this most fantastic time of year, then click here and escape into a world of color.
and I always try and venture out to key locations throughout the United States so that we can
enjoy this most special time of year. But what causes this magnificent change of color during
Autumn? Well, if you are wondering how this all comes about and want to enjoy some beautiful
images from this most fantastic time of year, then click here and escape into a world of color.
John Muir called Yosemite National Park "The Crown Jewel" of the Sierra Nevada Mountain
Range. From awe inspiring granite cliffs, to thundering water falls, there are few places in the
world that have so much to offer in so few square miles of wilderness landscape. There is no
wonder that this National Park has become one of the most popular places to visit in the world.
See why 4 1/2 million annual visitors, make to effort to travel to this beautiful park each year.
Range. From awe inspiring granite cliffs, to thundering water falls, there are few places in the
world that have so much to offer in so few square miles of wilderness landscape. There is no
wonder that this National Park has become one of the most popular places to visit in the world.
See why 4 1/2 million annual visitors, make to effort to travel to this beautiful park each year.
Mount Shasta is the second highest of the cascade volcanoes. At 14,179 feet this giant snow and
ice peak can be seen from over a hundred miles away. It also, like Mt Whitney draws thousands
of climbers each year who attempt to reach its lofty summit. Considered one of the most
beautiful mountains in the lower 48, Mt Shasta has much to offer climbers, hikers, skiers,
snowboarders, and other outdoor activists of all skill levels.
ice peak can be seen from over a hundred miles away. It also, like Mt Whitney draws thousands
of climbers each year who attempt to reach its lofty summit. Considered one of the most
beautiful mountains in the lower 48, Mt Shasta has much to offer climbers, hikers, skiers,
snowboarders, and other outdoor activists of all skill levels.