Making the Sierra Trail Runs Guidebook, 2021
During the Cancer/COVID Road Trip, one of our big days was running Mt. Whitney with our friend Hjordis Rickert. Sometime along the way the idea popped up to do a trail running guidebook to the Eastern Sierra. It was Hjordis’ home, my old home, and Kim’s future home. It made sense as it would get us all together for a fun project and get Janine and I back on the Eastside.
The four of us spent most of the summer and fall living in the Sierra, running way more than we should, making photos, taking notes, exploring off-trail, and nursing minor injuries. In nearly 25 years as a pro-photographer working in the mountains, it was hands down the most fun I have ever had. The Sierra, lots of sun, burritos, and my best friends made life as good as it could be.
This image was made while descending Mt. Tyndall (4275 meter/14,025 feet) during a mad dash to get it done ahead of incoming snow in late fall. The ramp off the summit is a mix of steep slab and endless talus.
Camera: Sony RX100
Posing Scale: 0 – Hjordis had picked her own line and had no idea I was shooting her above such a sea of granite. I got the camera out of my shoulder strap pocket and a burst of shots off just in time.
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