Douglas Lake in Eagle Cap lake region, northeast Oregon, US. So much beauty there but this one was a stunner #EagleCap #BackpackingOregon

On our way to Frazier Lake along the West Fork of the Wallowa River from Polaris Pass in Eagle Cap. After the trudge down from Polaris, with 47 or so switchbacks, this was wonderful #MountainMonday #EagleCap #BackpackingOregon

Ice Lake in the Wallowa’s Eagle Cap Wilderness south of Joseph in NE Oregon US. Probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve hiked (sorry Glacier) w/ 30+ switchbacks. Yeah. Kicked my butt but glad I did it

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Mountain goat at Glacier Lake in Eagle Cap Wilderness in northeast Oregon US. This boy was bold. At Jewett Lake the day before, a much less visited place, a nanny goat and baby ran when they saw me get up in the morning. I love Eagle Cap #MountainGoat #EagleCap #Oregon #BackpackingOregon #Hiking

Pocket pond between boulders. No name, no marker, just water, rock, forest quietly doing their thing. These spots don't make postcards but I'll remember them. Snacks taste better here. #MinkLakeBasin #PCT #ThreeSistersWilderness #OregonPCT #HiddenGems #AlpinePond #NatureWalk #BackpackingOregon #Day2

Lower Rosary Lake. Water so clear it's unreal. Pulpit Rock looms like it owns the place. Sat here 20 min just staring — not tired, just processing that this is my office for weeks. Oregon, you're not playing fair. #RosaryLakes #OregonLakes #PCT #AlpineLake #BackpackingOregon #NatureTherapy