On our first morning in Sedona, I arose early and set out for a hike. I chose the Soldiers Pass Trail, in West Sedona, a short distance from our hotel. The trail is actually a 7.5 mile loop but I chose to limit my travels to those areas that promised to offer the best photographic opportunities. I think…
Category: Hiking
Spur Cross Trail Hike
I recently completed a hike in the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. This area, located near Cave Creek, AZ is a short drive from our residence in Scottsdale. I accompanied my friends and neighbours, Judy and Ken Zender, enthusiastic and accomplished hikers. Of course, I always bring a camera when I can, in this case…
Granite Mountain Hike
Yesterday, I did my first hike since returning to Arizona. I was accompanied by friends and enthusiastic hikers, Judy and Ken Zender and Bill McAdam. I took the opportunity to take a few photographs along the way, capturing some nice pictures from the scenic Sonoran Desert. Our chosen trail is located within the City of…
Muleshoe Trek
Back in July I made the trek up the Muleshoe Trail, located in Banff NP just west of the Town of Banff. My experience was chronicled in a blog I posted on July 3… https://www.shotsbypeter.com/blog/?p=11793. I was very impressed with the photographic opportunities and planned to return this fall to capture the sights in their autumn…
Trek to Burstall Pass
This week I participated in a hike to Burstall Pass, located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, about 45 km south of Canmore. I met my group at the trailhead, just off the Smith-Dorrien Highway at 9:30 am and soon after we set off to our destination. Burstall Pass is one of more than 1,000 named…