Bozeman

I just got back from taking the family to Bozeman, Montana.  We were visiting relatives and spending the new year holiday.  I grew up in Bozeman but have been away for almost 10 years.  It always feels good to get back to the mountains.  The image below was shot in Highlight Canyon.  Growing up I spent a lot of time on these trails but never really appreciated the grandur.  Enjoy
mk

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