8,500
ft. plus above the Palm Springs desert floor the San Jacinto Mountain Range
rises. A glass tram take visitors almost straight up beginning a spectacular
journey into nature and the splendor of creation. I was able to spend a cool
morning romping, climbing and photographing a portion of this spectacular
California State Park.
People
from all over the world and across the country were sharing this miracle of
nature. The lighting that morning was just about perfect and the air crisp.
There were boulders balanced on boulders and fallen trees
that appeared to be prehistoric gargantuan beasts. Many of these things seemed
as if placed by some gigantic hand or set designer.
The morning found experienced climbers, novices and families enjoying the snow on the higher
peaks. Some of the most amazing views to see anywhere on the planet surrounded we
journeymen travelers through time.
There
was a sense of accomplishment in just climb, sitting and looking out at a thing
larger and greater than one person could ever be. These sensations accompanied
with a feeling of belonging and being part of something tremendous, grand and
timeless.
San Jacinto is exhilarating, inspirational and addictive in
the most positive way. These are photographs from my “Excellent Adventure.” They
give a hint of the greatness of these moments.
