Wilderness Trekking III ~ October 2007

Photo documentary of Backpacking Light's Wilderness Trekking III Course, October 9-15, 2007 Montana & Wyoming.

Talus
The Beartooths are infamous for their talus. In the summer, tundra edges among talus fields invite easy routefinding. During the deep snows of winter, talus is covered and easy to navigate. Now, however, massive holes are protected by a thin snowpack, and hip-deep plunges are common, stressful, and ankle-wrenching with our trail running shoes.
The Beartooths are infamous for their talus. In the summer, tundra edges among talus fields invite easy routefinding. During the deep snows of winter, talus is covered and easy to navigate. Now, however, massive holes are protected by a thin snowpack, and hip-deep plunges are common, stressful, and ankle-wrenching with our trail running shoes.
Photos: Ryan Jordan / Olympus E-400 / Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5