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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/05/2016
The peak of Donner Ridge after snowshoeing from Glacier Way Trailhead.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/04/2014
Pear Lake ski hut in Sequoia National Park.
Corey Moffat
Photo Date:
01/02/2016
Skiing down the famous Glacier Point Road switchbacks with a full view of Half Dome.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
12/15/2012
Sledding on Mount Bachelor, Oregon.
Benjamin Krause
Photo Date:
01/28/2015
Night vista from Hidden Lake Ski hut in the North Cascades, Washington.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/16/2014
Exploring the summit ridge of Castle Peak near Donner Pass.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
12/13/2015
Castle Dome, in Castle Crags State park near Mount Shasta.
Adam Cowcill
Photo Date:
04/28/2016
Skiing Journeyman Peak in British Columbia.
Mark Lehrbass
Photo Date:
11/11/2013
Coupola Lookout at the summit of Black Butte (6,436 ft) in Oregon.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
Views of Crater Lake from the Watchman lookout tower are unbeatable.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
03/23/2014
Stunning view of Mount Adams (12,281 ft) from the rim of Mount St. Helens' crater near the top of the Worm Flows route.
Anthony Kasner
Photo Date:
02/07/2014
Views of the North Cascades en route to Lake Valhalla.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2015
View from Andesite Peak near Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/25/2015
Looking out over Lake Tahoe from the summit of Mount Tallac (9,738 ft).
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
03/04/2016
It takes some work to nab the first run of the day on Steamboat Springs' Thunderhead Peak.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
01/13/2013
Rewarding views of Tumalo Falls.
Eric Adsit
Photo Date:
02/22/2016
Beginning the trip up to Little Jay backcountry skiing in Vermont.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
02/16/2013
Mountain views from Cloud Cap Road en route to thy Tilly Jane Area.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
01/24/2015
The Ouray Ice Park offers a variety of grades and styles, all available for safe top roping.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
02/27/2013
Sledding in Snow Bunny Play Area near Portland.
Aden Williamson
Photo Date:
02/20/2016
Fast-moving clouds over Tuckerman Ravine on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/15/2016
Hidden Falls in Northern Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon.
rini sugianto
Photo Date:
12/31/2014
Mount Sanitas, near Boulder, makes a great winter trail run.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
01/18/2014
Fresh snow on the 10th Mountain Division ski huts near Vail.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
03/01/2016
Creek crossing en route to Upper Fish Creek Falls in Colorado.
Matt Leidecker
Photo Date:
04/15/2008
The creek near Fishhook Yurt in Idaho's Sawtooth backcountry.
Matt Leidecker
Photo Date:
02/17/2012
Skiing powder near Williams Peak Hut in Idaho.
Jessica Wolf
Photo Date:
12/05/2015
Loch Vale in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Calvin Perfall
Photo Date:
11/20/2015
Skiing down into Big Cottonwood Canyon from Catherine's Pass.
Matthew Durrant
Photo Date:
01/24/2015
The Pfeifferhorn seen from Scott Hill in Utah's Wasatch Mountains.
Jessica Wolf
Photo Date:
01/09/2015
Ice skating at Evergreen Lake House near Denver.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
01/24/2014
Paradise Snowplay Sledding Area in Mount Rainier National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
12/31/2014
Early winter scene at Abiqua Falls, Oregon.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
01/24/2014
View east toward Eagle Peak (5,958 ft) and Mount Wow (5,921 ft) to the right, from near Inspiration Point in Mount Rainier National Park.
Bradley Lane
Photo Date:
02/26/2014
Cabin Creek Nordic Ski Area is a popular destination in Washington, but for good reason.
Anthony Kasner
Photo Date:
03/11/2014
Money Creek along the route to Lake Elizabeth in Washington.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
02/16/2016
Alexander Falls in British Columbia's Callaghan Country.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/10/2016
Sledding the steeps at Big Bend Hill near Tahoe.
Anthony Kasner
Photo Date:
04/12/2014
Mount Shuksan (9,131 ft) viewed from near Artist Point.
Adam Cowcill
Photo Date:
04/28/2016
Early light on the mountains surrounding Callaghan Country in British Columbia.
Nick Catania
Photo Date:
03/20/2017
Snowshoeing to the summit at Skytop Tower.
Nick Catania
Photo Date:
12/18/2018
Avalanche Lake anchors a stunning alpine vista in the winter.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
12/11/2018
Skiing on the crest of the Appalachians at Roan Mountain.