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Odyssey 2008: Pacific Crest
National Scenic Trail (PCNST) |
Photo Albums for Odyssey 2008 |
** The Nomad carries a small digital camera with him to
capture the people, places and breathtaking scenery found along the
trail. Every couple of weeks he sends home his camera media card so
online photo albums can be created to share with you. Be sure to check
back often to view these images and experience the journey through his
eyes.
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Album 1
Mexican border (near Campo, California) to Big Bear Lake, California
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park / Cleveland National Forest
Mt. San Jacinto State Park / San Bernardino National Forest |
Album
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Big Bear Lake to Walker Pass, California
San Bernardino National Forest / Mojave Desert
Angeles National Forest / Sierra Nevada Mountain Range |
Album
3
Ridgecrest to Forester Pass, California
Sequoia National Forest / Sequoia National Park
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range / plus off-trail climb of Mt. Whitney |
Album
4
Kearsarge Pass to Red's Meadow, California
Ansel Adams Wilderness
John Muir Wilderness / Sierra National Forest
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range |
Album 5
Ansel Adams Wilderness to Quincy, California
Ansel Adams Wilderness / Inyo National Forest / Mokelumne Wilderness
Eldorado National Forest / Stanislaus National Forest
Desolation Wilderness / Granite Chief Wilderness / Tahoe National Forest
Bucks Lake Wilderness / Plumas National Forest |
Album 6
Lassen Volcanic National Park to Carter's Meadow Summit, California
Castle Crags Wilderness / Trinity Alps Wilderness
Shasta-Trinity National Forests |
Album 7
Carter's Meadow Summit, California to Crater Lake, Oregon
Russian Wilderness / Klamath National Forest
Marble Mountain Wilderness / Rogue River National Forest
Sky Lake Wilderness / Winema National Forest |
Album 8
Crater Lake to Willamette Pass, Oregon
Mt. Thielsen Wilderness / Umpqua National Forest
Diamond Peak Wilderness / Willamette National Forest |
Album 9
Willamette Pass to Mt. Jefferson Park Rim, Oregon
Three Sisters Wilderness / Deschutes National Forest
Mt. Washington Wilderness / Willamette National Forest
Mt. Hood National Forest |
Album 10
Mt. Jefferson Park Rim, Oregon to Washington/Canada Border
Gifford Pinchot National Forest / Wenatchee National Forest
Glacier Peak Wilderness /
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Henry Jackson Wilderness /
Okanogan National Forest / Pasayten Wilderness
Note: Due to loss of the Nomad's
camera, and in order to provide you with images of the
completed trip, the photos in this album are courtesy of
Kevin "Bear Spotter" Clayton. |
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Video Segments for Odyssey 2008 |
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Part 1 - This video segment begins near Idyllwild, California, taking
in the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, some interesting
wildlife along the trail, surprise antics at Deep Creek Hot Springs,
some great panoramic shots through Crowder Creek Canyon and other areas,
the ascent to the summit of Mt. Baden-Powell, and finally a scenic sweep
from the crest of a mountain in the beginning of the Angeles National
Forest. |
Part 2 - This segment continues through the
Angeles National Forest, beginning near Islip Saddle, and includes some
very interesting information about endangered species along the trail.
Also captured on film is the first rain experienced since the beginning
of the journey, along with very chilly sleet, happening of all places as
they began crossing the Mojave Desert. Other clips let you share in a
birthday surprise for a fellow hiker and some awesome views from atop
mountains as they near Walker Pass and begin their trek in the Sierra
Nevada Mountain Range. |
Part 3 - This segment begins at the Kennedy
Meadows Campground, where the Nomad introduces many fellow
thru-hikers. As the trek continues, you will get a look at the scorched,
damaged area of the Clover Fires that passed through days before, and
then panoramic views of the beauty of the High Sierras.
Then, after a 4-mile ascent, stand with the Nomad as he plants an
American Flag atop the summit of Mt. Whitney, an elevation of 14,495
feet. |
Part 4 - This segment begins at Sequoia National
Park, as the Nomad continues his journey through Forester Pass,
Kearsarge Pass, Pinchot Pass and Mather Pass, sharing with you some
breathtaking video of the High Sierras and the rushing snow melts
roaring down the mountains. |
Part 5 - This segment brings the Nomad to
Muir Pass. Again see and hear the rushing waters of the snow melt as it
roars through Evolution Creek and enjoy the panoramic scenes in the
Range of Light" of the High Sierras, with views from Selden Pass, Edison
Lake, and Silver Pass. Oh, and don't miss a little frolic in the snow
before coming to a rest at Red's Meadow, near Mammoth Lake. |
Part 6 - This segment begins at Donahue Pass, with
a scenic view and a glimpse of a friendly critter that seems to like
being around thru-hikers. And then, as the Nomad nears the end of
the John Muir Trail, you will find him atop Half Dome watching the sun
rise, along with some heart-pounding footage 3000 ft. above the forest
floor. Next is a wonderful panoramic sweep at Wolf Creek Pass and, after
putting the Echo Lake to Tuolumne section behind him, the video comes to
an end at the breath-taking, stark Desolation Wilderness, with the most
stunning reflections you'll ever see. |
Part 7 - This segment begins at Hat Creek Rim.
With so many fires shrouding the views with smoke cover, the Nomad
shares the trail a little more close up and personal. You'll see crystal
clear water sources the hikers find and use, loggers cutting trees
directly across the trail path, a path-crossing reunion with
south-bounder Billy Goat, and a group of furry back packers along
the trail. There are a few beautiful views beyond the Trinity Alps, at
lower Deadfall Lake, and on toward Mt. Eddy peak, as the Nomad
treks on to finish the northern California portion of the PCT. |
Part 8 - This video segment begins in the Trinity
Alps, as the Nomad brings to a close the northern California section of
the PCT hike. Continuing on the trail into southern Oregon, the Nomad
pauses at Devil's Peak Saddle to capture a panorama, with Mt. Shasta and
Mt. McLaughlin in view. From there he heads on to Crater Lake, where he
spends time sharing the beauty and awe inspiring view and history of
this magnificent feat of nature. |
Part 9 - In this video segment the Nimblewill
Nomad continues filming the awe and wonder of Crater Lake, sharing
its history while remembering his visit, as a child, nearly 60 years
earlier. Then, giving us one last look as he travels the rim, the
Nomad takes up the trail to move on. From there he captures the
surrounding beauty as he makes the climb toward Cowhorn Mountain and
enters the Diamond Peaks Wilderness, later coming to rest with the
reflective qualities of upper Rosary Lake, above Willamette Pass. |
Part 10 - This segment of video, as narrated by
the Nimblewill Nomad, shares the scenic views of Sisters
Wilderness, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and from the rim below Mt.
Jefferson. This is the last of the video taken by the Nomad
during his Odyssey 2008 journey. Actually, there were a few more clips
taken but they were still in the camera, on the media card, when his
camera was lost along the trail somewhere just prior to Snoqualmie Pass,
Washington, 11 days prior to the completion of the Pacific Crest
National Scenic Trail. |
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(Background music: "A Long Time
Ago"
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