Sometimes you are glad your wife doesn't know exactly what is involved in getting into position for a shot, this one was a little dicey getting down to.
This area is so lush, it was like walking on 3 in. pile carpet as your foot sinks into every step 3 - 4 inches.
We all develop an affinity to the places we live, and that is no different with me. I really enjoy getting out into these river canyons.
I think it helps to. Thanks Douglas.
Yes Jim, you are right, Bushwacking through Devils club and slide alders is something you have to adjust to, Far off trail is relative to a fat old man, but it is much easier for me to travel hundreds of yards in dense brush than miles of trail with sig. vertical as your wonderful pics. so demonstrate. Your views are breathtaking, but the rivers are usually in tighter canyons and not far from the road. I am not in the shape to challenge my body the way you can and do. I applaud you, but I am also happy with my canyons.I too love those places, but have a different feeling looking at this picture. I've done a fair bit of bushwhacking in this part of the Cascades and know how thick the brush can be just beyond the stream. Hard to avoid devil's club, nettles, and slide alder if you're trying to actually travel far off trail, and as you can see here there often isn't a dry place to walk next to stream. One man's beauty is another man's hell
Thanks Zeph.Home is where the heart is...
Nice take-a-way Rick
