Wind River Range
p.1 #1Wind River Range
Just got back from a backpacking trip. Started at Elkhart parking and hiked to just shy of Island Lake day 1, into Titcomb and back to Island far shore to one of the only sites we could find for three tents, and then decided to scrub day 4 and we hiked 13 miles out. Felt like I was in selection and that scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail where Lancelot charges the castle and never seems to get closer. Brutal last day. Overall, 3 days, about 34 miles bookended primarily, 5k elevation. Biggest lesson learned is I need to learn to ultralight a little more and get my 54 year old @$$ in better shape!
Thanks to all those on the Sony and Nikon boards who provided insights into my trip planning.
In order of where they occurred on the trip.
Thanks to all those on the Sony and Nikon boards who provided insights into my trip planning.
In order of where they occurred on the trip.
Sep 13, 2026 at 07:26 AM
p.1 #2Wind River Range
Lovely set - thanks for posting!!
Yes - age = ultralight! - this coming from a 72-yr old who did that same trip last year, 3rd week of Sept.
That range of mountains really appeals to me so much that I would probably do it again this year, now that all this rain has cleared the skies, but for the price of gas. I have gone the last 5 years after it being on my bucket list since the late 70s.
I recognize every photo - thanks for bringing those memories right back. Now I am re-thinking my decision not to go this year. Who knows, September isn't over yet!
Doug
Edited on Sep 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM · View previous versions
Yes - age = ultralight! - this coming from a 72-yr old who did that same trip last year, 3rd week of Sept.
That range of mountains really appeals to me so much that I would probably do it again this year, now that all this rain has cleared the skies, but for the price of gas. I have gone the last 5 years after it being on my bucket list since the late 70s.
I recognize every photo - thanks for bringing those memories right back. Now I am re-thinking my decision not to go this year. Who knows, September isn't over yet!
Doug
Edited on Sep 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM · View previous versions
Sep 13, 2026 at 09:12 AM
p.1 #4Wind River Range
Great pics and a wonderful story to tell. I came across this poem by Wendell Berry in an obituary for him last week. I hope you had some moments like this in the midst of your challenges -- it certainly looks like it from your pictures.
The Peace of Wild Things (Wendell Berry)
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
The Peace of Wild Things (Wendell Berry)
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
Sep 13, 2026 at 09:47 AM
p.1 #5Wind River Range
Great photos and looks like an amazing trip! It’s still on my list to do someday. What photo gear did you finally decide on to bring and would you change it up if you go back?
Sep 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
p.1 #6Wind River Range
@Seabassius great series! I’m also curious on the final kit you used.
Sep 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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p.1 #7Wind River Range
graytrekker wrote:
Lovely set - thanks for posting!!
Yes - age = ultralight! - this coming from a 72-yr old who did that same trip last year, 3rd week of Sept.
That range of mountains really appeals to me so much that I would probably do it again this year, now that all this rain has cleared the skies, but for the price of gas. I have gone the last 5 years after it being on my bucket list since the late 70s.
I recognize every photo - thanks for bringing those memories right back. Now I am re-thinking my decision not to...Show more →
Yeah, I was north of 40lbs, probably 42 or 43 on day 1. I'd like to get that down around 30 to 35. I like to read Jack Brauer's stuff (another photographer) but I don't seem to take his lessons very well. I picked after Labor Day thinking the crowds would be less but there were still a mess of people and plenty going in as we were coming out. Weather was darn near perfect though and no bugs!
Lovely set - thanks for posting!!
Yes - age = ultralight! - this coming from a 72-yr old who did that same trip last year, 3rd week of Sept.
That range of mountains really appeals to me so much that I would probably do it again this year, now that all this rain has cleared the skies, but for the price of gas. I have gone the last 5 years after it being on my bucket list since the late 70s.
I recognize every photo - thanks for bringing those memories right back. Now I am re-thinking my decision not to...Show more →
Yeah, I was north of 40lbs, probably 42 or 43 on day 1. I'd like to get that down around 30 to 35. I like to read Jack Brauer's stuff (another photographer) but I don't seem to take his lessons very well. I picked after Labor Day thinking the crowds would be less but there were still a mess of people and plenty going in as we were coming out. Weather was darn near perfect though and no bugs!
Sep 13, 2026 at 05:06 PM
p.1 #8Wind River Range
rob_ww wrote:
Great pics and a wonderful story to tell. I came across this poem by Wendell Berry in an obituary for him last week. I hope you had some moments like this in the midst of your challenges -- it certainly looks like it from your pictures.
The Peace of Wild Things (Wendell Berry)
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into...Show more →
Love that. And yes there were many moments of being free, free from work, no screens, no socials, and as much as I love them free from demands of family. Thanks for sharing that.
Great pics and a wonderful story to tell. I came across this poem by Wendell Berry in an obituary for him last week. I hope you had some moments like this in the midst of your challenges -- it certainly looks like it from your pictures.
The Peace of Wild Things (Wendell Berry)
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into...Show more →
Love that. And yes there were many moments of being free, free from work, no screens, no socials, and as much as I love them free from demands of family. Thanks for sharing that.
Sep 13, 2026 at 05:09 PM
p.1 #9Wind River Range
adventure_photo wrote:
Great photos and looks like an amazing trip! It’s still on my list to do someday. What photo gear did you finally decide on to bring and would you change it up if you go back?
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Jack Flesher wrote:
@Seabassius@ great series! I’m also curious on the final kit you used.
I took the A7rvi and 20-70 on a PD clip and then had the 16 1.8 if I wanted wider or astro. I was close to buying the a7cr for just this trip, but figured I have this new camera and it's roughly 1/2 pound more. I did take the PD Carbon traveler which came in at~ 2.5lbs and would like to try and find something lighter than that, but not sure what options are just as good with little compromise.
Great photos and looks like an amazing trip! It’s still on my list to do someday. What photo gear did you finally decide on to bring and would you change it up if you go back?
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Jack Flesher wrote:
@Seabassius@ great series! I’m also curious on the final kit you used.
I took the A7rvi and 20-70 on a PD clip and then had the 16 1.8 if I wanted wider or astro. I was close to buying the a7cr for just this trip, but figured I have this new camera and it's roughly 1/2 pound more. I did take the PD Carbon traveler which came in at~ 2.5lbs and would like to try and find something lighter than that, but not sure what options are just as good with little compromise.
Sep 13, 2026 at 05:14 PM
p.1 #10Wind River Range
Seabassius wrote:
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I took the A7rvi and 20-70 on a PD clip and then had the 16 1.8 if I wanted wider or astro. I was close to buying the a7cr for just this trip, but figured I have this new camera and it's roughly 1/2 pound more. I did take the PD Carbon traveler which came in at~ 2.5lbs and would like to try and find something lighter than that, but not sure what options are just as good with little compromise.
Ouch, over 40lbs. is quite a load for those mountains! I posted this link a couple years ago a simple tripod setup that used treking poles as legs for a makeshift tripod. I don't think many photographers were impressed, because not many have done a trip like this with 40+ lbs. on their back. It actually worked pretty well with a light camera for some astro shots.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1821475/0#16320920
adventure_photo wrote
Great photos and looks like an amazing trip! It’s still on my list to do someday. What photo gear did you finally decide on to bring and would you change it up if you go back?Jack Flesher wrote
@Seabassius@@@ great series! I’m also curious on the final kit you used.Ouch, over 40lbs. is quite a load for those mountains! I posted this link a couple years ago a simple tripod setup that used treking poles as legs for a makeshift tripod. I don't think many photographers were impressed, because not many have done a trip like this with 40+ lbs. on their back. It actually worked pretty well with a light camera for some astro shots.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1821475/0#16320920
Sep 16, 2026 at 09:53 PM
p.1 #11Wind River Range
The last 5 are my picks Lance. It sounds like a great trip.
Morris
Morris
Sep 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM
p.1 #12Wind River Range
morris wrote:
The last 5 are my picks Lance. It sounds like a great trip.
Morris
Thanks Morris. Yeah I liked my Milky Way the best, but didn't feel like I came away with any front page of the website type photos this trip. Those five plus the pano of Titcomb were probably my favorites.
The last 5 are my picks Lance. It sounds like a great trip.
Morris
Thanks Morris. Yeah I liked my Milky Way the best, but didn't feel like I came away with any front page of the website type photos this trip. Those five plus the pano of Titcomb were probably my favorites.
Sep 20, 2026 at 05:42 PM