Hiking in Highlight Canyon

I went hiking again in the Highlight Canyon.  I began my day on the mountain at 9:00am.  The weather was beautiful, clear skies and almost 50 degrees. With 30 pounds of photography gear on my back I started up the trail.  For those who don't known me I come from an elevation of around 1600 feet above sea level.  The trail I decided to hike was at 8000 feet above sea level.  With in 30 minutes of my hike I started to feel the lack of oxygen.  I hiked for about 5 hours, traveling miles on foot.  Packed but soft snow made quick travel difficult.  The landscape was amazing however with dense forests, flowing streams, and the occasional frozen waterfall dotting the landscape.  I enjoyed my vacation in Montana.  I've been gone for almost 10 years now but it still feels like home.
enjoy

mk