Last year we shared some pretty incredible adventures, traversing Olympic national parks Bailey range off trail, backpacking through lassen national park, climbing Mt. Saint Helens, rappelling numerous waterfalls and so many more. Through all of our excursions, we like to take photos and share them.
One adventure we shared with a couple of friends. Stefani and I started out on the KLR 650 and rode up hurricane ridge and made our way to obstruction point. Meeting our fellow travelers, we embarked toward grand pass. As we made our way into the alpine backcountry, we opted for a scenic scramble along the ridge to grand pass.
Delighted by the clear skies, we found camp on the western flank of an unnamed peak at the south end of the Grand Valley. After taking a dip in a nearby glacial tarn, the day’s end drew nearer. Card games, simmering pots and the beautiful glow of an evening summer sun cast through the mountains. Truly a moment to be captured. As I tried a few different angles, I found that the frame provided by our tent was the perfect compliment. With the help of our friend Jason, the shutter was tripped and the moment forever immortalized. Of all of the photos I took this year of all the amazing places we’ve been. I chose this one to enter into Washington Trails Association’s Northwest Exposure photo contest.
After months had passed, I received an email from their communications associate informing me that my photo had won the grand prize. I was absolutely astounded and honored that they chose one of my favorite pictures of us together as the winner.
As the shock has worn off and we actually get to make the announcement public, There’s a few things that I’ve learned through participating in this contest. Not only do I love pictures of us together doing what we love, but also there’s not a moment in life that isn’t important. Every second we live, we have the opportunity for greatness. And just because We don’t have an expensive camera (until now) doesn’t mean that we can’t capture great shots.
Click here to see all of the winners!
http://www.wta.org/signpost/2015-northwest-exposure-photo-contest-winners
Through this next year, we will be wandering through so many incredible places as we embark on the Continental Divide Trail. Stay tuned so we can share some of our many amazing moments!
Quade