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I spent 20 days above 20,000 feet, losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. On our summit night, we left at 10:30 p.m. and climbed for over six hours in the freezing darkness, passing the bodies of fallen climbers along the way. We reached the summit by sunrise, but the day was far from over—we descended more than 8,000 vertical feet, including 10+ rappels, to reach Advanced Base Camp at 21,000'. Altogether, our summit push lasted 20 hours and was the most physically and emotionally demanding day of my life. Thank you to our incredible Sherpa team, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I lost my mother to cancer at 25, and four years later, I made this climb in her honor. At the summit, the last thing I did was spread her ashes—a moment I'll carry with me forever. Mount Everest, Tibet https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dallas-divide-colorado-autumn/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dallas-divide-colorado-autumn.jpg Autumn at Dallas Divide A perfect autumn moment at the Dallas Divide, one of Colorado's most impressive fall vistas. The prominent peak in the center is Mount Sneffels, commanding the ridgelines above Ridgway and Telluride. What makes Dallas Divide so special is the incredible range of color each autumn—gold, oranges, and reds layered across the foothills beneath the San Juans. It's hard to beat fall in Colorado. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-peak-fall-color-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-fall-color-telluride-colorado.jpg Telluride Gold Golden aspens fill the foreground as Wilson Peak rises in the distance, captured here at the height of autumn color. I've spent more time photographing Wilson than any other mountain in Colorado, and years of persistence finally paid off when the perfect conditions aligned. For nearly ten days straight, I was up at 5 a.m. chasing sunrise across the San Juans in the brisk October air, but the effort was worth it. Few vistas in Colorado rival the sight of Wilson Peak surrounded by such vibrant fall color. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aspen-grove-fall-colors-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/aspen-grove-fall-colors-colorado.jpg Colorado Gold A picturesque aspen grove captured at the height of Colorado's fall color, when the trees glow in their richest golden and orange tones. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/crystal-lake-san-juan-mountains-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/crystal-lake-san-juan-mountains-colorado.jpg Golden Crystal Lake Crystal Lake sits high in the San Juan Mountains between Ouray and Silverton, one of the most beautiful stretches along the Million Dollar Highway. In autumn, the brilliant fall color takes the scene to another level, with golden hillsides reflecting in the calm alpine water as soft evening light bathes the valley. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/zion-narrows-virgin-river-utah/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/zion-narrows-virgin-river-utah.jpg Canyon Glow The Narrows come alive when canyon light reflects off the sandstone walls, creating a warm glow deep within the slot canyon. The chilly air and icy river made the hike a challenge, but scenes like this make it unforgettable. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/the-narrows-zion--utah/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/the-narrows-zion-national-park-utah.jpg The Narrows in Autumn Fall color in the Narrows is fleeting, which made this moment especially memorable. The chilly autumn air and cold river added to the challenge, but the contrast of golden leaves against the canyon walls was spectacular. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/big-sky-resort-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/big-sky-ski-resort-montana.jpg The Biggest Skiing in America First light breaks over the iconic Big Sky Ski Resort. Getting this image wasn't easy—I woke at 3:30 a.m. and skinned up from the base in total darkness, since the lifts weren't running this early, in order to reach this high point by sunrise. To add to the challenge, my pack was loaded with water jugs as part of my Everest training. In the heart of winter, temperatures were frigid, and unsurprisingly, I had the entire mountain to myself. Lone Mountain rises to the left, with the Big Sky Valley stretching out to the right. After the shoot, I enjoyed the contrast that only skiing provides: a few hours of effort on the ascent, followed by a quick glide back to the car. Big Sky, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/iceberg-lake-mount-whitney-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/iceberg-lake-mount-whitney-california.jpg Whitney Glow Sunrise light strikes Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet. Reaching this vantage point required ascending more than 4,000 vertical feet with a pack weighing over thirty pounds, followed by snow camping at nearly 13,000 feet and enduring a long, dark, frigid night. Taken in November, morning temperatures were in the teens, and the lake was only days away from freezing for the winter. Iceberg Lake is one of the most spectacular high-alpine lakes in the country. Mount Whitney towers above it, and the mountain's iconic Mountaineers Route can be seen through the snow-filled couloir. I've climbed Whitney twice—once in summer and once in winter—and this view remains one of the most memorable perspectives I've ever witnessed of California's highest peak. Mount Whitney, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/minarets-mammoth-lakes-sierra-nevada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/minarets-mammoth-lakes-sierra-nevada.jpg Atop the Sierra This is an image I'd dreamed of for years—sunrise over the mighty Minarets, photographed from a high peak deep in the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes. I waited for the perfect conditions, and they arrived when the Sierra was hit with its biggest October snowstorm in nearly twenty years. I knew the fresh snow would elevate the scene, but it came with a challenge: the road to Minaret Lake had already closed for the season, leaving me with a 17-mile approach and a 40-pound pack. Much of that trek was through deep snow, and by the time I reached camp, it was late into the night. The next morning I woke at 3 a.m. and climbed another two thousand feet in the dark—solo—to reach this precarious viewpoint. The new snow made the terrain sketchy, but the views were extraordinary. Given the long approach, I camped in the area for four days, enduring long, dark, frigid nights without seeing another person the entire time. This panorama was created by stitching together five individual images, resulting in a detail-rich composition that's best experienced as a large-format fine art print. Mammoth Lakes, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/el-capitan-from-taft-point-yosemite/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/el-capitan-from-taft-point-yosemite-national-park.jpg Dawn at El Cap Dawn light washes over El Capitan in this view from Taft Point. I woke at 4 a.m. and hiked a few miles in the dark to reach the overlook, arriving just as the first colors began to form. Late-autumn temperatures made the wait brisk, but the patience paid off as a warm glow lifted above El Cap and the Valley Floor. While El Capitan is often photographed from below, I wanted to capture a more uncommon perspective of this iconic granite monolith. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/yosemite-falls-yosemite-valley/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/yosemite-falls-autumn-yosemite-valley.jpg The Falls in Autumn Iconic Yosemite Falls rises above the valley floor on a crisp autumn morning. I woke well before sunrise and spotted clouds building overhead—enough promise of a light show that I took off running, tripod and camera in hand, across the valley floor in search of the perfect composition. Temperatures were in the low 30s, yet I was sweating from the rush and the scramble. After scouting several vantage points, I eventually settled into this quiet corner of the valley. The combination of fall color and dramatic clouds framing Yosemite Falls felt like pure perfection. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/half-dome-cooks-meadow-yosemite/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/half-dome-cooks-meadow-yosemite.jpg Half Dome in the Quiet Morning Half Dome rises above Cook's Meadow on a crisp autumn morning. I woke well before sunrise and spotted clouds building overhead—enough promise of a light show that I took off running, tripod and camera in hand, across the valley floor in search of the perfect composition. Temperatures were in the low 30s, yet I was sweating from the rush and the scramble. After scouting several vantage points, I eventually settled into this quiet corner of Cook's Meadow. The combination of fall color, low-lying fog, and dramatic clouds framing Half Dome felt like pure perfection. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/half-dome-sentinel-bridge-autumn-yosemite/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/half-dome-sentinel-bridge-autumn-yosemite.jpg Half Dome's Last Light Half Dome glows above the Merced River as autumn color settles into Yosemite Valley, viewed from Sentinel Bridge—one of the park's most spectacular viewpoints. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-robson-british-columbia-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-robson-sunset-british-columbia-canada.jpg Robson Mount Robson—one of the most beautiful and imposing mountains on Earth—rises dramatically above Berg Lake. I captured this image during a four-day backpacking trip deep within Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia. Because of the lengthy and strenuous approach required to reach this viewpoint, far fewer photographs exist of Robson compared to the more accessible peaks in Banff, Jasper, or along the Icefields Parkway. Despite its relative obscurity, I consider Mount Robson (the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) every bit as photogenic as its more famous neighbors. This image came with a heavy dose of effort: I was camped several thousand feet below at the lake, which meant hiking down in the dark for hours through active grizzly country after sunset. For four days straight, I was awake at 4 a.m. for sunrise shoots and out late chasing last light—several nights with very little sleep. But the chance to photograph this place, under these conditions, made every step worth it. Canadian Rockies https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-robson-canadian-rockies-bc/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-robson-sunset-bc-canada.jpg The Hidden Giant Mount Robson—one of the most beautiful and imposing mountains on Earth—rises dramatically above Berg Lake. I captured this image during a four-day backpacking trip deep within Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia. Because of the lengthy and strenuous approach required to reach this viewpoint, far fewer photographs exist of Robson compared to the more accessible peaks in Banff, Jasper, or along the Icefields Parkway. Despite its relative obscurity, I consider Mount Robson (the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) every bit as photogenic as its more famous neighbors. This image came with a heavy dose of effort: I was camped several thousand feet below at the lake, which meant hiking down in the dark for hours through active grizzly country after sunset. For four days straight, I was awake at 4 a.m. for sunrise shoots and out late chasing last light—several nights with very little sleep. But the chance to photograph this place, under these conditions, made every step worth it. Canadian Rockies https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lake-louise-sunrise-banff-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lake-louise-sunrise-banff-canada.jpg Lake Louise Dawn A tranquil morning at Lake Louise. Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the icons of the Canadian Rockies. It sits right next to Moraine Lake, equally as impressive. There are several stunning lakes in this area, which can be seen from the summit of Mount Temple, which towers over the Lake Louise area. The climb — which I did in the dark — was incredible and I was treated to one of the best views in Banff. Lake Louise, Banff https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-peak-autumn-sunrise-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-autumn-sunrise-telluride-colorado.jpg Telluride Gold (Vertical) Golden aspens fill the foreground as Wilson Peak rises in the distance, captured here at the height of autumn color. I've spent more time photographing Wilson than any other mountain in Colorado, and years of persistence finally paid off when the perfect conditions aligned. For nearly ten days straight, I was up at 5 a.m. chasing sunrise across the San Juans in the brisk October air, but the effort was worth it. Few vistas in Colorado rival the sight of Wilson Peak surrounded by such vibrant fall color. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-mesa-fall-colors-snow-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-mesa-fall-colors-snow-telluride-colorado.jpg Winter's First Whisper Sunshine Mountain rises above Wilson Mesa, freshly dusted with early snow while golden aspens still glow in peak fall color. Moments like this are rare in Colorado — a fleeting overlap of two seasons. I saw the forecast and made a last-ditch effort to get here in time. Wilson Peak remained buried in clouds throughout the morning, while Sunshine — perched right next to Wilson — emerged in full brilliance, framed by golden foliage and alpine snow. If you look closely, a small group of horses can be seen meandering through the snowcapped meadow, adding a quiet touch of life to this rare mountain moment. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-mesa-fall-colors-snow-telluride/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-mesa-fall-colors-snow-telluride.jpg Winter's First Whisper (Vertical) Sunshine Mountain rises above Wilson Mesa, freshly dusted with early snow while golden aspens still glow in peak fall color. Moments like this are rare in Colorado — a fleeting overlap of two seasons. I saw the forecast and made a last-ditch effort to get here in time. Wilson Peak remained buried in clouds throughout the morning, while Sunshine — perched right next to Wilson — emerged in full brilliance, framed by golden foliage and alpine snow. If you look closely, a small group of horses can be seen meandering through the snowcapped meadow, adding a quiet touch of life to this rare mountain moment. A horizontal version of this image can be viewed here. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-peak-aspen-trees-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-aspen-trees-telluride-colorado.jpg Whispers of Wilson and Aspens Wilson Peak rises above a sea of golden aspens near Telluride. The sharp ridgeline towers above the glowing forest, creating a perfect harmony between mountain and season. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-sneffels-autumn-sunset-dallas-divide-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-sneffels-autumn-sunset-dallas-divide-colorado.jpg Sneffels Aflame A perfect autumn moment at the Dallas Divide, one of Colorado's most impressive fall vistas. The prominent peak in the center is Mount Sneffels, commanding the ridgelines above Ridgway and Telluride. What makes Dallas Divide so special is the incredible range of color each autumn—gold, oranges, and reds layered across the foothills beneath the San Juans. It's hard to beat fall in Colorado. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/chimney-rock-autumn-sunset-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/chimney-rock-autumn-sunset-colorado.jpg Chimney Rock Ablaze Chimney Rock rises dramatically above the golden aspens of autumn in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. This rugged peak featured in the climactic showdown of True Grit, adding cinematic legend to its natural grandeur. A timeless scene where film history and wild mountain beauty meet. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-peak-autumn-sunset-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-autumn-sunset-telluride-colorado.jpg Wilson Peak Autumn Sunset Wilson Peak stands radiant under a fiery autumn sunset in Telluride, Colorado. The aspens blaze gold beneath the evening sky, creating a timeless mountain vista. A signature scene from the heart of the San Juans. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/telluride-colorado-milky-way-night-photography/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/telluride-colorado-milky-way-night-photography.jpg Milky Way Over Telluride A vibrant Milky Way rises above Telluride, Colorado, casting its glow over the San Juan Mountains. Mount Wilson and Lizard Head stand tall on the horizon, with the ski resort tucked below under a blanket of starlight. Pockets of golden fall color are interspersed across the slopes, adding seasonal warmth to this alpine nightscape. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/arapahoe-basin-keystone-breckenridge-ski-resorts-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/arapahoe-basin-keystone-breckenridge-ski-resorts-colorado.jpg Icons of Summit County Taken at nearly 13,000 feet in the middle of winter, I captured this scene in near zero-degree weather as the sun set over the Colorado Rockies. Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort stands prominently in the foreground, glowing in the last light of day, while the distant slopes of Keystone and Breckenridge can be seen tucked into the horizon. A fleeting alpine moment where endurance meets beauty. Summit County, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/tre-cime-di-lavaredo-dolomites-italy-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/tre-cime-di-lavaredo-dolomites-italy-sunrise.jpg Tre Cime Rising A magnificent sunrise above the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Dolomites. I hiked for hours in the darkness to reach this viewpoint by first light, and the reward was unforgettable. The scene unfolded above Rifugio Locatelli/Dreizinnenhütte, perched in one of the most dramatic alpine settings imaginable. Several via ferratas and the famous Alta Via trail weave through this area, making it a paradise for climbers and trekkers alike. In the quiet stillness of dawn, the jagged peaks glowed with a brilliance that felt both humbling and timeless. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dolomites-italy-geisler-alm-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dolomites-italy-geisler-alm-sunset.jpg The Quiet Hour On a cool, crisp fall evening I trekked several miles—nearly jogging—to reach this idyllic location in time for sunset. I arrived just as the calm evening light settled over the Dolomites, casting the peaks in a soft, golden glow. The stillness at the top was profound, a quiet contrast to the rush of the hike up. This scene encapsulates what makes the Dolomites so special: cozy chalets nestled within the heart of soaring mountains. After capturing this fleeting moment, I enjoyed a peaceful hike out under the stars in the darkness. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dolomites-italy-seceda-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dolomites-italy-seceda-sunset.jpg Flames of Seceda Sunset at the iconic Seceda ridgeline in the Dolomites, captured after a long autumn night beneath the stars. I spent the night on the mountain to photograph the scene through the night, but it was this fleeting sunset — with warm light pouring across the sky and hints of fall color woven into the slopes — that became the perfect moment. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dolomites-italy-cadini-di-misurina-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dolomites-italy-cadini-di-misurina-sunset.jpg Alpenglow Dreams Sunset at the iconic Cadini di Misurina, with the beautiful crescent moon rising above the jagged spires. High above, I spent the night in a cold sleeping bag among the peaks of the Dolomites, waiting for the perfect light. I photographed this scene countless times through the night, but it was in this fleeting moment at dusk that everything came together — the mountains glowing as if set aflame against the evening sky. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/summit-county-gore-range-wildflowers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/summit-county-gore-range-wildflowers.jpg Summit County Summer Sunrise light strikes the imposing Gore Range, rising above Summit County. On a breezy summer morning, I worked carefully to capture both the delicate wildflowers down low and the rugged peaks beyond. By blending four separate images together, I was able to hold every detail in sharp focus — a challenging process in the wind, but one that reveals the full beauty of this fleeting alpine moment. The wildflowers bloom only briefly each summer, a reminder of the rare and delicate wonders found in the high country. Summit County, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/jackson-hole-mountain-resort-wyoming-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/jackson-hole-mountain-resort-wyoming-sunset.jpg Après Sunset The iconic Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) glows under a vivid Wyoming sunset, its legendary slopes bathed in late evening light. Jackson Hole, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-tetons--idaho-side-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-mountains-idaho-side-sunset.jpg Last Light Over Targhee The Grand Teton range glows under a brilliant sunset as seen from the Idaho side, where rolling foothills frame the jagged peaks. I had originally planned to photograph sunset from the top of Grand Targhee Ski Resort, but the area I was trying to reach was closed due to avalanche hazard. With daylight fading, I made a split-second decision to ski down, race into the valley, and set up at this vantage point. Just minutes before the sun dipped below the horizon, the mountains lit up in fiery hues, with the resort itself visible to the left— a reminder of the plan that led me here and the spontaneity that made the shot possible. Tetons, Idaho https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-horses-grazing-meadow-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-horses-grazing-meadow-wyoming.jpg Pastures of the Tetons A small herd of horses grazes quietly in a wide, scenic meadow, the rugged peaks of the Tetons rising in the distance. The scene feels timeless—wild beauty and peaceful stillness existing side by side in the heart of Wyoming. Moments like this remind me why I'm drawn to the open spaces of the West. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-moran-horses-sunset-grand-teton/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-moran-horses-sunset-grand-teton.jpg Evening in the Meadow As the sun dipped low, a group of horses grazed peacefully in a golden meadow with Mount Moran rising prominently in the distance. In the background, a small herd of elk moved quietly across the field—a fleeting detail that made the scene even more remarkable. I had set out simply to enjoy the warm light of evening, but instead found myself watching this perfect alignment of wildlife, mountain, and sunset unfold. Moments like this are rare, and they linger in the memory long after the light fades. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-horse-portrait-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-horse-portrait-sunset.jpg Echoes of the West I was out scouting sunrise locations to photograph the Grand Tetons when I unexpectedly came across several horses grazing in a quiet meadow. It's funny how things work out—sometimes the most memorable moments happen when you're not looking for them. Their calm presence against the mountain backdrop felt like a scene from another time, a quiet harmony between the West's wild landscapes and the animals that roam them. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-sunrise-lupine-wildflowers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-sunrise-lupine-wildflowers.jpg Fields of Summer A sea of purple lupines sways beneath the iconic Tetons, bathed in the gentle glow of sunrise. To preserve every delicate petal in the meadow and every rugged contour of the peaks, I blended four separate photographs into a single image—bringing the scene to life with remarkable depth and detail. Just to the right of the Grand Teton stands Teewinot Mountain, one of the more challenging climbs I've undertaken. I made the ascent entirely in the dark, navigating its steep, exposed slopes by headlamp, and reached the summit just as the first light of day broke across the range. Seeing it now in this peaceful summer light brings back every step of that unforgettable climb. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-winter-moulton-barn-snow/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-winter-moulton-barn-snow.jpg Frozen Dawn at Moulton Barn Winter sunrise at historic Moulton Barn. I set out at 3:30 a.m., hiking through snow in the freezing darkness to reach the Barn by first light. In winter, this scene is far less photographed—the frigid temperatures, deep snow, and lengthier, dark approach keep most visitors away. But on this morning, the reward was extraordinary: a still, silent landscape as the first light of day ignited the frosted peaks and cast a warm glow over the barn. Every frozen step was worth it. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-lake-mcdonald-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/glacier-national-park-lake-mcdonald-sunset.jpg Sunset Symphony over Lake McDonald An epic light show unfolds over Lake McDonald, one of Glacier's most iconic vistas. As the park's largest lake, it stretches nearly ten miles—its still waters mirroring the towering peaks of the McDonald Valley and revealing the lake's famously vibrant, multicolored stones beneath the surface. Most of my Glacier images were earned through long nighttime adventures, so capturing a moment this calm and peaceful felt like a welcome change of pace. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aspen-mountain-highlands-snowmass-buttermilk/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/aspen-mountain-highlands-snowmass-buttermilk.jpg Aspen Power of Four A rare, sweeping view capturing all four of Aspen's iconic ski resorts—Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk—within a single frame. Few images showcase the full breadth of this legendary valley from such a vantage point, making this composition both geographically unique and visually striking. To capture it, I woke at 3:30 a.m. and hiked for hours in the dark, ascending snow-covered terrain under headlamp. I waited in the brisk morning air as first light illuminated the valley—rewarded by a dramatic display of clouds filling the sky. This photograph is a multi-image panorama, stitched together from four individual frames to create a detail-rich composition best experienced as a large-format fine art print. If you look closely, you can see the Roaring Fork Valley unfold across the scene—from the town of Aspen on the left, past the Aspen airport, to Snowmass on the far right. From left to right: Aspen Mountain (Ajax), Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-st-mary-lake-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/glacier-national-park-st-mary-lake-sunrise.jpg St. Mary Sunrise A dramatic sunrise unfolds over majestic St. Mary Lake on the east side of Glacier's iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. At the center lies Wild Goose Island—one of the park's most recognizable and photographed landmarks. Capturing this moment took patience. Most mornings brought either clear, colorless skies or heavy overcast, but on my final attempt, the conditions finally aligned. As the sun rose, the sky erupted in color, rewarding the effort with a brilliant light show above one of Glacier's most storied views. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/beargrass-wildflowers-sunset-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/beargrass-wildflowers-sunset-glacier-park.jpg Where the Beargrass Glows Last light illuminates a hillside of blooming beargrass during a nighttime adventure in Glacier National Park. I began my hike that afternoon from the Walton Ranger Station, climbing over 3,000 feet to reach the stunning Scalplock Lookout. The flowers were near peak, and I arrived just in time to catch the final rays of sun brushing across the landscape. To capture this image, I photographed multiple exposures—one to preserve detail in the bright sky, and another for the shadowed foreground—then carefully blended them into a single frame. After the shoot, I made the long descent in darkness, winding through grizzly country. A few fresh paw prints pressed into the mud served as a humbling reminder of where I was, but thankfully, no encounters—just a quiet, unforgettable walk beneath the stars. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunrise-on-iceberg-lake-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sunrise-on-iceberg-lake-glacier-park.jpg Iceberg Lake Awakening First light over iconic Iceberg Lake in Many Glacier. Rather than photographing Iceberg from the typical low angles, I sought a more unique and dramatic perspective. Achieving this meant a long, pre-dawn climb with over 4,000 feet of elevation gain. From left to right, you can see Heaven's Peak, Mount Wilbur, and Iceberg Peak — one of my favorite summits in the park. (Here's an image of me standing on a precarious ledge 3,200 feet above the lake!) If you look closely, you can even spot the Iceberg Trail winding its way up to the shoreline far below. An unforgettable morning in the heart of Many Glacier. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-wildflowers-lupines/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lupines-in-glacier-park-wildflowers.jpg Lupines of Glacier A vibrant field of lupines carpets the Many Glacier Valley, with Mount Gould and Grinnell Point rising in the distance. Just up the valley sits the historic Many Glacier Hotel. At peak bloom, the lupines painted the landscape in soft purples and blues—an ephemeral display of alpine grace. To ensure maximum sharpness across the foreground blooms, this image is a blend of four separate photos, carefully stitched together. Capturing it wasn't easy—gusty winds kept the flowers in motion, and a relentless swarm of mosquitoes made it nearly impossible to stay still. I've climbed both Mount Gould and Grinnell in the night—quiet, strenuous ascents that made this peaceful valley view all the more meaningful. Glacier National Park https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/portrait-of-mount-everest-tibet-base-camp/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/portrait-of-mount-everest-tibet-base-camp.jpg Everest's Quiet Majesty Mount Everest towers above the Tibetan Plateau, viewed here from the stark, high-altitude terrain of Base Camp at 17,000 feet. The mountain's immense North Face rises in full view, revealing its raw scale, sculpted ridgelines, and icy grandeur. Few places offer such a commanding and unobstructed perspective of the world's highest peak—remote, quiet, and profoundly humbling. Mount Everest, Tibet https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/potala-palace-lhasa-tibet/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/potala-palace-lhasa-tibet.jpg Potala Palace — Heart of Tibetan History Rising above the city of Lhasa, the Potala Palace is a striking symbol of Tibetan heritage and spiritual tradition. Once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama, this architectural marvel sits at over 12,000 feet and is layered with white and red walls, golden roofs, and centuries of history. Framed by the high-altitude light and vast Himalayan sky, it remains one of the most iconic and revered sites in all of Tibet. Lhasa, Tibet https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-tibet-yak-photo/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-tibet-yak-photo.jpg The Soul of Everest A Tibetan yak stands amidst Mount Everest Base Camp, its thick coat and steady gaze a testament to life at extreme altitude. These resilient animals play a vital role in high-altitude expeditions, carrying heavy loads of gear and supplies up to Advanced Base Camp at 21,000 feet. Sure-footed and powerful, they are the unsung heroes of the mountain—quietly supporting every step of the journey. Mount Everest, Tibet https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-camp-two-tibet-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-camp-two-tibet-sunrise.jpg Above the Veil Sunrise photographed from Mount Everest Camp Two (25,200'). I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. On our summit night, we left at 10:30 pm and climbed for 6+ hours in the freezing darkness to reach the summit by sunrise. Altogether, our summit day lasted 20 hours—the most demanding day of my life. Thank you to the Sherpas, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75 Mount Everest (25,200') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-camp-three-tibet-2/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-camp-three-summit.jpg Between Earth and Everest Last light photographed from the highest camp on Earth (27,400') on Mount Everest. I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. With so few photos ever captured from Everest's highest camp, this image is truly one of a kind. On our summit night, we left at 10:30 pm and climbed for 6+ hours in the freezing darkness to reach the summit by sunrise. Altogether, our summit day lasted 20 hours—the most demanding day of my life. Thank you to the Sherpas, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest (27,400') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-base-camp-sunset-tibet/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sunset-view-of-mount-everest-from-base-camp.jpg Base Camp's Horizon Mount Everest towers above the Tibetan Plateau, viewed here from the stark, high-altitude terrain of Base Camp at 17,000 feet. The mountain's immense North Face rises in full view, revealing its raw scale, sculpted ridgelines, and icy grandeur. Few places offer such a commanding and unobstructed perspective of the world's highest peak—remote, quiet, and profoundly humbling. Mount Everest, Tibet https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-tibet-base-camp-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-from-base-camp-sunset.jpg The Giant Above Mount Everest towers above the Tibetan Plateau, viewed here from the stark, high-altitude terrain of Base Camp at 17,000 feet. The mountain's immense North Face rises in full view, revealing its raw scale, sculpted ridgelines, and icy grandeur. Few places offer such a commanding and unobstructed perspective of the world's highest peak—remote, quiet, and profoundly humbling. Mount Everest, Tibet https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-camp-three-tibet/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-camp-three-tibet.jpg The Waiting Point Sunset photographed from the highest camp on Earth (27,400') on Mount Everest. I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. With so few photos ever captured from Everest's highest camp, this image is truly one of a kind. On our summit night, we left at 10:30 pm and climbed for 6+ hours in the freezing darkness to reach the summit by sunrise. Altogether, our summit day lasted 20 hours—the most demanding day of my life. Thank you to the Sherpas, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest (27,400') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunrise-from-mount-everest-summit/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sunrise-from-mount-everest-summit.jpg Earth's Final Step Sunrise taken from the summit of Mount Everest (29,035'). I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. Very few sunrise photos exist from Everest's summit, making this image especially rare and meaningful. It was quite chilly up top, likely thirty degrees. below zero... On our summit night, we left at 10:30 p.m. and climbed for over six hours in the freezing darkness, passing the bodies of fallen climbers along the way. We reached the summit by sunrise, but the day was far from over—we descended more than 8,000 vertical feet, including 10+ rappels, to reach Advanced Base Camp at 21,000'. Altogether, our summit push lasted 20 hours and was the most physically and emotionally demanding day of my life. Thank you to our incredible Sherpa team, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I used to half-joke about photographing sunrise from the summit of Everest. I'm still in disbelief that it actually happened—and I already find myself dreaming of doing it again someday. I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest Summit (29,032') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-north-col-tibet-climbers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-north-col-tibet-climbers.jpg Climb On Climbers descend from the North Col (Camp 1) on Mount Everest at 23,000 feet. I successfully reached the summit via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025—one of just 48 foreign climbers last season. I spent 20 days above 20,000 feet, losing 10 pounds along the way—a stretch marked by solitude, thin air, and relentless physical challenge. The terrain below these climbers is steep and unforgiving, requiring nearly ten rope-assisted rappels to safely reach Advanced Base Camp (21,000'), which can be seen in the distance. My first night at Camp 1 brought on a pounding altitude headache, sub-zero temperatures, and a restless attempt to sleep on uneven, hard-packed ice. Sleep was a luxury—survival was the priority. Mount Everest (23,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-tibet-camp-three-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-tibet-camp-three-sunset.jpg Tents in the Sky Dusk photographed from the highest camp on Earth (27,400') on Mount Everest. I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. With so few photos ever captured from Everest's highest camp, this image is truly one of a kind. On our summit night, we left at 10:30 p.m. and climbed for over six hours in the freezing darkness, passing the bodies of fallen climbers along the way. We reached the summit by sunrise, but the day was far from over—we descended more than 8,000 vertical feet, including 10+ rappels, to reach Advanced Base Camp at 21,000'. Altogether, our summit push lasted 20 hours and was the most physically and emotionally demanding day of my life. Thank you to our incredible Sherpa team, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest (27,400') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-summit-view-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-everest-summit-view-at-sunrise.jpg Edge of Earth Sunrise photographed from the summit of Mount Everest (29,032'). I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent Very few sunrise photos exist from Everest's summit, making this image especially rare and meaningful. It was quite chilly up top, likely thirty degrees. below zero... On our summit night, we left at 10:30 p.m. and climbed for over six hours in the freezing darkness, passing the bodies of fallen climbers along the way. We reached the summit by sunrise, but the day was far from over—we descended more than 8,000 vertical feet, including 10+ rappels, to reach Advanced Base Camp at 21,000'. Altogether, our summit push lasted 20 hours and was the most physically and emotionally demanding day of my life. Thank you to the Sherpas, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I used to half-joke about photographing sunrise from the summit of Everest. I'm still in disbelief that it actually happened—and I already find myself dreaming of doing it again someday. I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest Summit (29,032') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-sunrise-summit/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/everest-summit-top-of-the-world.jpg Top of the World Sunrise photographed from the summit of Mount Everest (29,032'). I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. Very few sunrise photos exist from Everest's summit, making this image especially rare and meaningful. It was quite chilly up top, likely thirty degrees. below zero... On our summit night, we left at 10:30 p.m. and climbed for over six hours in the freezing darkness, passing the bodies of fallen climbers along the way. We reached the summit by sunrise, but the day was far from over—we descended more than 8,000 vertical feet, including 10+ rappels, to reach Advanced Base Camp at 21,000'. Altogether, our summit push lasted 20 hours and was the most physically and emotionally demanding day of my life. Thank you to our incredible Sherpa team, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible. I used to half-joke about photographing sunrise from the summit of Everest. I'm still in disbelief that it actually happened—and I already find myself dreaming of doing it again someday. I lost my mother to cancer at 25, and four years later, I made this climb in her honor. At the summit, the last thing I did was spread her ashes—a moment I'll carry with me forever. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest Summit (29,032') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-high-camp-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/everest-highest-camp-on-earth-sunset.jpg The Highest Camp on Earth Sunset photographed from the highest camp on Earth (27,400') on Mount Everest. I successfully climbed Everest via the lesser-traveled Tibetan side over 50 days in May 2025, one of just 48 foreign climbers. I spent 20 days above 20,000', losing 10 pounds in the process—pure solitude and a punishing ascent. With so few photos ever captured from Everest's highest camp, this image is truly one of a kind. On our summit night, we left at 10:30 p.m. and climbed for over six hours in the freezing darkness, passing the bodies of fallen climbers along the way. We reached the summit by sunrise, but the day was far from over—we descended more than 8,000 vertical feet, including 10+ rappels, to reach Advanced Base Camp at 21,000'. Altogether, our summit push lasted 20 hours and was the most physically and emotionally demanding day of my life. Thank you to our incredible Sherpa team, the backbone of the mountain. Their extraordinary efforts made the summit possible I lost my mother to cancer at 25. Four years later, this climb was in her honor. Limited Edition of 75. Mount Everest (27,400') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/pumori-north-col-mount-everest-camping/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/north-col-mount-everest-pumori-2x3.jpg Mighty Pumori Camping at Everest 'Camp 1' (23,100 feet) during my 50-day climbing expedition on Mount Everest. We are camped at the iconic North Col, which presents some of the harshest weather conditions on Earth. In the background lies mighty Pumori (23,507'). Right around the bend to the left of Pumori is Everest Base Camp on the Nepalese side. I am attempting Everest from the remote and lesser climbed Tibetan North Side. I am in the midst of climbing the mountain and uploaded this image using a mobile hotspot back at base camp (17,000 feet). Lots more to come soon! Mount Everest (23,100') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/north-col-mount-everest-tibet/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/north-col-mount-everest-4x5.jpg Alpine Stillness Camping at Everest 'Camp 1' (23,100 feet) during my 50-day climbing expedition on Mount Everest. We are camped at the iconic North Col, which presents some of the harshest weather conditions on Earth. In the background lies Cho Oyu (26,864') - the sixth highest mountain on Earth - and Pumori (23,507'). I am attempting Everest from the remote and lesser climbed Tibetan North Side. I am in the midst of climbing the mountain and uploaded this image using a mobile hotspot back at base camp (17,000 feet). Lots more to come soon! Mount Everest (23,100') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-snow-penitente/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/intermediate-camp-tents-mount-everest.jpg Icescrapers Camping at Everest 'Intermediate Camp' (19,200 feet) during my 50-day climbing expedition on Mount Everest. The massive snow sculptures next to our camp are 'penitentes', unique snow formations found at high altitudes. These beautiful ice sculptures are one of the coolest sights on planet Earth and are often several hundred feet tall. The thin blades of snow are sculpted by the sun. It's hard to grasp how massive these formations are until you're standing next to one. I am attempting Everest from the remote and lesser climbed Tibetan North Side. I am in the midst of climbing the mountain and uploaded this image using a mobile hotspot back at base camp (17,000 feet). Lots more to come soon! Mount Everest (19,200') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-advanced-base-camp/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/abc-tents-mount-everest-higher-4x5.jpg Everest ABC Camping at Everest 'Advanced Base Camp' (21,000 feet) during my 50-day climbing expedition on Mount Everest. We are camped next to the massive East Rongbuk Glacier, which presents snowy weather and harsh conditions. More time is often spent at ABC than at any other camp on the mountain. I am attempting Everest from the remote and lesser climbed Tibetan North Side. I am in the midst of climbing the mountain and uploaded this image using a mobile hotspot back at base camp (17,000 feet). Lots more to come soon! Mount Everest (21,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-snow-camping/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/abc-tents-mount-everest-close-up.jpg Juxtaposition Camping at Everest 'Advanced Base Camp' (21,000 feet) during my 50-day climbing expedition on Mount Everest. We are camped next to the massive East Rongbuk Glacier, which presents snowy weather and harsh conditions. More time is often spent at ABC than at any other camp on the mountain. I am attempting Everest from the remote and lesser climbed Tibetan North Side. I am in the midst of climbing the mountain and uploaded this image using a mobile hotspot back at base camp (17,000 feet). Lots more to come soon! Mount Everest (21,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-tents-glacier/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/abc-snow-tents-mount-everest.jpg Shelter on Ice Camping at Everest 'Advanced Base Camp' (21,000 feet) during my 50-day climbing expedition on Mount Everest. We are camped next to the massive East Rongbuk Glacier, which presents snowy weather and harsh conditions. More time is often spent at ABC than at any other camp on the mountain. I am attempting Everest from the remote and lesser climbed Tibetan North Side. I am in the midst of climbing the mountain and uploaded this image using a mobile hotspot back at base camp (17,000 feet). Lots more to come soon! Mount Everest (21,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/highland-bowl-aspen/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/highland-bowl-aspen.jpg Highland Bowl Aspen Highlands Bowl is the crown jewel of Aspen's ski scene — a legendary, hike-to terrain that rewards the adventurous with breathtaking views and some of the most exhilarating runs in North America. Revered by skiers and riders alike, the Bowl has become a symbol of challenge, beauty, and the spirit of Aspen Highlands itself. On this moody day, a long line of skiers winds its way up the iconic bowl, eager to carve through untouched powder. I've climbed up the bowl multiple times in the dark to photograph sunrise from its stunning summit. Those images can be viewed here and here.  A black and white version of this image can be viewed here. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/highland-bowl-aspen-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/highland-bowl-aspen-bw.jpg Highland Bowl B&W Aspen Highlands Bowl is the crown jewel of Aspen's ski scene — a legendary, hike-to terrain that rewards the adventurous with breathtaking views and some of the most exhilarating runs in North America. Revered by skiers and riders alike, the Bowl has become a symbol of challenge, beauty, and the spirit of Aspen Highlands itself. On this moody day, a long line of skiers winds its way up the iconic bowl, eager to carve through untouched powder. I've climbed up the bowl multiple times in the dark to photograph sunrise from its stunning summit. Those images can be viewed here and here. A multicolored version of this image can be viewed here. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-aspen-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/winter-maroon-bells-2x3.jpg The Bells A magical morning glow on the famed Maroon Bells, the most photographed peaks in North America. Photographing the Bells in winter is not easy given the road to access the area is closed. Instead of driving up to the lake in the summer and fall, you must skin up the road on skis for seven miles to set up camp on the snow. I then awoke at 5 a.m., put on on my ski boots - which were covered with ice - and skis to make my way to the lake. Without skis you posthole in the deep snow. Following sunrise I had to pack up the tent and gear and ski out the seven miles. There was no one else around - a special experience given the popularity of the lake. Compare this to the summer and fall when hundreds of photographers can simply drive in and line up every single morning to take this famous image. But if you want this image in unique conditions, you must ski in, snow camp and brave the cold to photograph these iconic peaks in a frosty winter coat. I'll take the solitude any day. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-nepal-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/everest-alpenglow-kala-patthar-panorama.jpg Mount Everest Panorama The roof of the world. Mount Everest (8848m / 29,035 ft) stands majestic, captured from the summit of Kala Patthar (18,519 ft). What an unforgettable night it was, photographing the highest peak on Earth! I set out from the village of Gorakshep in the afternoon, ascending to the summit, where I spent three awe-inspiring hours immersed in the breathtaking panorama. With temperatures plunging into the single digits, every layer was essential—but the sheer beauty of the moment made the cold an afterthought.This image is a seamless blend of six long-exposure photographs, meticulously stitched together to create a richly detailed composition—best appreciated as a large-format fine art print. After capturing the scene, I embarked on a frigid nighttime descent, trekking for a few hours back to the village of Gorakshep under a sky ablaze with stars.I will be climbing Mt. Everest from the lesser climbed Tibetan North Side in Spring 2025. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here and a landscape version here. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/talkeetna-alaska-denali/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/denali-talkeetna-alaska.jpg The High One Denali (20,310'), viewed near Talkeetna, looms above. I just returned from a successful expedition on Denali! It was my 5th time above 20,000' but this trip was one of the hardest. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, along with all my water bottles and sunscreen so they wouldn't freeze. I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain (skiing down with a sled proved quite difficult). Denali is considered the highest mountain on Earth from its base to summit and has also been considered the largest mountain on Earth given its topographical prominence. Given the extreme cold, I'm thankful I made it home without frostbite. It was one of the hardest trips of my life but well worth it. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-foraker-sunset-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/denali-17camp-sunset-foraker.jpg The Coldest Night of My Life Sunset photographed from high camp on Denali (17,200'), during a three week expedition in one of the coldest and harshest environments on Earth. This image was taken at midnight and it's a night I'll never forget. The wind chill was forty below zero that evening. It was relentless... I've been fortunate to be on a lot of mountains, and nothing comes close to the frigid environment up high on Denali. Frostbite is a common occurrence up here, and I had to be extremely careful while exposing myself to the elements to get the shot. Given it was midnight and unbearable outside, everyone else in the camp was in their tents. I put on every article of clothing I had, and braced myself for the arctic conditions. My batteries would only last minutes in the cold so I had to always have a backup ready in my down jacket. I then had to remove my mittens to switch out the batteries, and then immediately put the mitten back on as my hand would often be numb within seconds. Getting the image was laborious, but the scene was incredible. How special to be above the clouds near the apex of North America.Sleeping up here was miserable. Everything in the tent completely froze unless you had it well protected in your sleeping bag. Our team was running very low on water, as the brutal winds made it too unsafe to venture outside, shovel snow, and melt it for drinking. Little water meant no hot meals when it was well below zero. I remember sitting in the tent, cold as can be, eating uncooked ramen noodles, all while the tent walls were rattling in the wind. As you can imagine, it was a night of torment. Denali, Alaska (17,200') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ruth-glacier-gorge-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ruth-glacier-denali-aerial.jpg The Great Gorge Here lies the incredible Great Gorge of the iconic Ruth Glacier, one of the deepest canyons on Earth. The Gorge is one of the most incredible topographical features on the continent. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,310 ft., looms above. I just returned from a successful expedition on Denali! It was my 5th time above 20,000' but this trip was one of the hardest. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, along with all my water bottles and sunscreen so they wouldn't freeze. I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain (skiing down with a sled proved quite difficult). Denali is considered the highest mountain on Earth from its base to summit and has also been considered the largest mountain on Earth given its topographical prominence. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/chicago-basin-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/chicago-basin-lake-sunset.jpg Chicago Basin Stillness A tranquil evening in one of the most beautiful places in Colorado. This image was taken during a grueling four day backpack, which required bushwhacking across some of the most remote terrain in the state. My climbing partner and I linked up a few remote basins together via seldom traveled passes and ridges, and we ended up coming out in the Chicago Basin region, where this image was taken. The trip entailed multiple night-time climbs, a few lightning storms (above treeline), and an encounter with about 20 mountain goats. Thus, it was refreshing to be treated to this peaceful evening in such a majestic place to close out the trip. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/chicago-basin-weminuche-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/chicago-basin-sunset-colorado.jpg Chicago Basin Sunset A beautiful sunset taken in Twin Lakes Basin, which lies right above Chicago Basin. Getting the shot required multiple exposures as I had to take a longer exposure to freeze the water and then another to properly exposure for the sky. It was an action-packed 24 hours as I initially photographed sunset at the lake, then went down to my tent, took a short nap, and then awoke at midnight and climbed solo for 5+ hours in the night in order to photograph sunrise from the summit of Sunlight Peak, which can be viewed here. The light was incredible and the view is one of my favorites in the state. On top of that, I had to get all the way back to Durango that evening, and the train was not running, which meant I had to add several miles to the hike out after starting the day at midnight. The day ended up being a near 20 hour adventure - I got back to Durango at 8 p.m. I was delirious at the end of it, but it was all worth it. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunlight-peak-eolus-chicago-basin-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sunlight-peak-sunrise-chicago-basin.jpg The Roof of Chicago Basin An incredible sunrise taken atop Sunlight Peak (14,061'), which overlooks Chicago Basin and the giants of Eolus (14,087') and North Eolus (14,042'). In order to get this shot, I left my camp at midnight and climbed solo for 5+ hours in the dark in order to reach the summit by sunrise. The climbing was quite exposed up high and it was a bit nerve-racking doing it all in the dark with no one else around. But I knew the views would be phenomenal from up top. If you've been to Chicago and Twin Lakes Basins, you will recognize the prominent lake, which is seen in the center left. Eolus and North Eolus lie above the lake and then imposing Pigeon (13,977') and Turret (13,837') Peaks lie right behind. I practically pulled an all-nighter as I photographed a beautiful sunset the night before the climb, which can be viewed here. I then took a few hour nap before getting up at midnight to start the climb. On top of that, I had to get all the way back to Durango that evening, and the train was not running, which meant I had to add several miles to the hike out after starting the day at midnight. I didn't get back to Durango until 8 p.m. The day ended up being a near 20 hour adventure... I was delirious at the end of it, but it was all worth it. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-rainier-washington/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-rainier-aerial-washington.jpg Rainier Solitude Mount Rainier (14,410') looms above the clouds. Rainier is one of the most iconic mountains in the country and also one of the most prominent. It's summit rises 11,000' above its base, which is the highest vertical rise of any mountain in the Lower 48. On a clear day, the mountain reveals its beauty as far as the eye can see. A black and white version of this image can be viewed here. Mount Rainier, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-rainier-washington-black-and-white/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-rainier-aerial-washington-bw.jpg Rainier Solitude B&W Mount Rainier (14,410') looms above the clouds. Rainier is one of the most iconic mountains in the country and also one of the most prominent. It's summit rises 11,000' above its base, which is the highest vertical rise of any mountain in the Lower 48. On a clear day, the mountain reveals its beauty as far as the eye can see. A multicolored version of this image can be viewed here. Mount Rainier, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-camping-west-buttress-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/11-camp-denali-sunset.jpg Calm Before The Storm An incredible light show takes place above iconic Camp 2 on Denali at 11,000' - this was taken during my three week expedition on North America's highest peak. The image was taken at midnight, which meant temps were well below zero. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, along with all my water bottles and sunscreen so they wouldn't freeze.I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain (skiing down with a sled proved quite difficult). Denali is considered the highest mountain on Earth from its base to summit and has also been considered the largest mountain on Earth given its topographical prominence. Given the extreme cold, I'm thankful I made it home without frostbite. It was my 5th time being above 20,000' but this particular expedition was one of the hardest, and it required a great deal of mental toughness. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-foraker-sunset-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-foraker-sunset-14camp.jpg Flawless Foraker Majestic Mount Foraker (17,402') rises above the clouds during a frigid but beautiful evening taken near my camp at 14,200' during my three week long expedition on Denali, the highest peak in North America. The image was taken at midnight, which meant temps were well below zero. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, along with all my water bottles and sunscreen so they wouldn't freeze.I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain (skiing down with a sled proved quite difficult). Denali is considered the highest mountain on Earth from its base to summit and has also been considered the largest mountain on Earth given its topographical prominence. Given the extreme cold, I'm thankful I made it home without frostbite. It was my 5th time being above 20,000' but this particular expedition was one of the hardest, and it required a great deal of mental toughness. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-foraker-sunset-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-foraker-sunset-14camp-panorama.jpg The Roof of North America Majestic Mount Foraker (17,402') rises above the clouds during a frigid but beautiful evening taken near my camp at 14,200' during my three week long expedition on Denali, the highest peak in North America. The image was taken at midnight, which meant temps were well below zero. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, along with all my water bottles and sunscreen so they wouldn't freeze. I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain (skiing down with a sled proved quite difficult). Denali is considered the highest mountain on Earth from its base to summit and has also been considered the largest mountain on Earth given its topographical prominence. Given the extreme cold, I'm thankful I made it home without frostbite. It was my 5th time being above 20,000' but this particular expedition was one of the hardest, and it required a great deal of mental toughness. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-huntington-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-huntington-alaska-bw.jpg Heavenly Huntington B&W Mount Huntington (12,241'), one of the most beautiful peaks in North America, lies just a few miles from Denali. The mountain is also one of the most difficult to climb, which shouldn't come as a surprise when one looks at the imposing peak in the image above. Treacherous rock, ice, and extreme cold present numerous challenges to scaling the peak. A multicolored version of this image can be viewed here. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-huntington-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-huntington-alaska.jpg Heavenly Huntington Mount Huntington (12,241'), one of the most beautiful peaks in North America, lies just a few miles from Denali. The mountain is also one of the most difficult to climb, which shouldn't come as a surprise when one looks at the imposing peak in the image above. Treacherous rock, ice, and extreme cold present numerous challenges to scaling the peak. A black and white version of this image can be viewed here. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ruth-glacier-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ruth-glacier-aerial-vertical.jpg The Great Wall Here lies the incredible Great Gorge of the iconic Ruth Glacier, one of the deepest canyons on Earth. The Gorge is one of the most incredible topographical features on the continent. The prominent mountain is Mt. Dickey, which features the largest rock face in North America. It's hard to comprehend how large the peak is - the face is a mile wide and 5,000 feet tall, and is nearly twice as tall as famous El Capitan in Yosemite. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-high-camp-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/forty-below-denali-17camp.jpg Forty Below Sunset photographed from high camp on Denali (17,200'), during a three week expedition in one of the coldest and harshest environments on Earth. This image was taken at midnight and it's a night I'll never forget. The wind chill was forty below zero that evening. It was relentless... I've been fortunate to be on a lot of mountains, and nothing comes close to the frigid environment up high on Denali. Frostbite is a common occurrence up here, and I had to be extremely careful while exposing myself to the elements to get the shot. Given it was midnight and unbearable outside, everyone else in the camp was in their tents. I put on every article of clothing I had, and braced myself for the arctic conditions. My batteries would only last minutes in the cold so I had to always have a backup ready in my down jacket. I then had to remove my mittens to switch out the batteries, and then immediately put the mitten back on as my hand would often be numb within seconds. Getting the image was laborious, but the scene was incredible. How special to be above the clouds near the apex of North America. Sleeping up here was miserable. Everything in the tent completely froze unless you had it well protected in your sleeping bag. Our team was running very low on water, as the brutal winds made it too unsafe to venture outside, shovel snow, and melt it for drinking. Little water meant no hot meals when it was well below zero. I remember sitting in the tent, cold as can be, eating uncooked ramen noodles, all while the tent walls were rattling in the wind. As you can imagine, it was a night of torment. Denali, Alaska (17,200') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-colorado-river-toroweap/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-toroweap-north-rim.jpg The Mighty Colorado River A marvelous sunrise over the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, which lies 3,000 ft. below the rim where I took the image. I had to travel on 120 miles of rough 4x4 road - which took most of a day - in order to reach this remote location. At one point, my vehicle was stuck in sand for two hours, and I was also hours away from cell service. I only saw a few humans over the course of three days, so I was fortunate I was able to get out. The road became so rough I parked three miles from the overlook. This meant hiking the three miles to the viewpoint in the dark to get the sunrise shot. I then went back and forth three different times until I got the perfect light, which meant I had put in 18 miles of hiking for this one image, most of which were done in the dark. Persistence paid off on this one! Lava Falls Rapid, the Grand Canyon's biggest rapid, can also be seen from this unique vantage point. Lava is considered the most famous and formidable rapid in the park, and if you've ever rafted the Canyon, you likely had quit the adventure getting through Lava! Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-sunrise-toroweap/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-toroweap-sunrise.jpg The Grandest of Sunrises A marvelous sunrise over the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, which lies 3,000 ft. below the rim where I took the image. I had to travel on 120 miles of rough 4x4 road - which took most of a day - in order to reach this remote location. At one point, my vehicle was stuck in sand for two hours, and I was also hours away from cell service. I only saw a few humans over the course of three days, so I was fortunate I was able to get out. The road became so rough I parked three miles from the overlook. This meant hiking the three miles to the viewpoint in the dark to get the sunrise shot. I then went back and forth three different times until I got the perfect light, which meant I had put in 18 miles of hiking for this one image, most of which were done in the dark. Persistence paid off on this one! Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/delicate-arch-sunset-utah/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/delicate-arch-sunset-utah.jpg A Delicate Sunset Sunset over iconic Delicate Arch in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. I always wanted to shoot this scene in the winter given I knew having the La Sal Mountains snowcapped behind the arch would only add to the scene. I got to the trailhead with only 30 minutes to spare until sunset, so I had to light jog the 1.5 miles in order to reach the arch by sunset. Following the shoot, I then hiked out in the dark. Delicate Arch is an icon in the Southwest and is featured on the Utah license plate. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/observation-point-angels-landing-zion/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/observation-point-sunrise-zion.jpg Roof of Zion Sunrise taken atop Observation Point during a brisk winter morning in Zion. Observation Point offers one of the best views in Zion and shooting sunrise from its summit has been a priority of mine for a while. In order to get this image, I woke at 3:45 a.m. and hiked several miles in the dark in order to reach the top by sunrise. I got there well before sunrise so I had to hunker down in the cold and wait for first light to arrive. The views from up top are magical as Zion Canyon lies right before your eyes. Angels Landing stands out in front, and if you look closely enough, you can see the Zion Lodge and town of Springdale down the canyon! Zion National Park, Utah https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/horseshoe-bend-sunrise-arizona/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/horseshoe-bend-sunrise-arizona.jpg Horseshoe Bend Sunrise First light over Horseshoe Bend and the Colorado River near Page, Arizona. I initially hiked to the Bend for sunset but wasn't satisfied with the light, so I then awoke at 5 a.m. the next morning in order to reach the rim in time for sunrise. It wasn't easy getting up at 5.am. for the seventh morning in a row to photograph sunrise, but this one was well worth it! Horseshoe Bend, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/funes-magdalena-church-dolomites/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/funes-dolomites-st-magdalena-church.jpg Solitude An idyllic evening in the Dolomites. Shown here is the charming Church of St. John in Val di Funes. The golden larches are a central reason I chose to visit the Dolomites in the fall. The lush meadows interspersed with the golden larches and jagged peaks create stunning compositions that are hard to beat this time of year. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/tre-cime-di-lavaredo-sunrise-dolomites/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/tre-cime-sunrise-dolomites-vertical.jpg Tre Cime Glow A magnificent sunrise above the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Dolomites. I hiked for hours in the darkness to reach this viewpoint by first light, and the reward was unforgettable. The scene unfolded above Rifugio Locatelli/Dreizinnenhütte, perched in one of the most dramatic alpine settings imaginable. Several via ferratas and the famous Alta Via trail weave through this area, making it a paradise for climbers and trekkers alike. In the quiet stillness of dawn, the jagged peaks glowed with a brilliance that felt both humbling and timeless. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/bugaboo-park-british-columbia-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/bugaboos-british-columbia-canada.jpg Bugaboo Beauty One of the most incredible sunrises of my life in one of the most spectacular locations I've ever photographed. This one will go down as one of my all time favorite images. Getting the image was far from easy though. I was camped several thousand feet below (way off to the left), which meant getting up here for sunrise entailed climbing sketchy terrain in the dark. Thus, I felt the safer option was to climb up during the day and then suffer through a cold and uncomfortable night of sleep by attempting to "sleep" on some rocks up top. To throw another curveball, it started to rain while I was climbing up so I nearly turned around. I reached the top after a precarious scramble over very loose rocks - at one point, a sedan sized sized boulder came tumbling down. It also got dark before I had any idea where I was going to "sleep". Thus, I explored with my headlamp, eventually finding a few boulders that were somewhat level to lie on. Not surprisingly, my sleeping pad deflated and I ended up just lying on the rocks in my sleeping bag. Uncomfortable was an understatement, but the views were incredible. If you look closely enough you may be able to spot my green sleeping bag! To my luck, everything came together to create this magnificent sunrise. Between the jagged peaks, turquoise lakes and massive glaciers, this is one of the most incredible locations I've ever photographed. To capture the immensity of the scene, this image was created by stitching together five individual photos, resulting in a detail rich panorama that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. For years, I had been planning to visit this remote area, called 'Bugaboo Provincial Park'. The park is located within British Columbia but is close to Banff. It features some of the wildest scenery in North America, including iconic rock climbing routes. It's rarely photographed due to its remote location and demanding terrain. Canadian Rockies https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lauterbrunnen-wengen-swiss-alps/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lauterbrunnen-valley-switzeraland-vertical.jpg The Heart of Switzerland Sunset over the idyllic Lauterbrunnen Valley taken below the charming town of Wengen. This vista, one of the most beautiful in the Alps, conjures up memories of Yosemite Valley with its jagged peaks, lush valleys and flowing waterfalls. This image was one of my top priorities during my trip to the Alps in November 2024. I was determined to get 'the shot' before departing Europe, which meant returning to this location three different times. The peaks were obscured in clouds the first two evenings, and then everything finally aligned the third try. Lauterbrunnen and Wengen are located next to Grindelwald, Interlaken, Mürren and the Jungrau Massif, and are situated in the famous Bernese Oberland Region. Lauterbrunnen/Wengen, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/matterhorn-sunrise-zermatt-switzerland/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/matterhorn-sunrise-oberrothorn-zermatt.jpg Majestic Matterhorn Dawn glow over the iconic Matterhorn taken from the summit of Oberrothorn (11,201'), the second highest hiking trail in Switzerland. It was quite the adventure to get this image as I camped up high and then awoke at 3 a.m. and climbed for a few hours in the frigid night to ensure I arrived on the summit by dawn. It was one of the coldest mornings I had in Switzerland but the shooting conditions were perfect! The Matterhorn is almost always photographed from down low in Zermatt, but I scouted out this area the week prior and knew I'd be able to capture a unique view of the peak at sunrise so I was determined to come back after more fresh snow covered the peak. This one was well worth the effort. Zermatt, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/bachalpsee-sunset-grindelwald-switzerland/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/balchapsee-reflection-grindelwald-switzerland.jpg Serenity A tranquil sunset at the iconic Bachalpsee above Grindelwald, Switzerland. This is one of the most pristine lakes in the Alps with three commanding peaks - Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn - reflected in the calm water. To get this image I took the cable car from Grindelwald up to First. I then camped for two cold nights up here, determined to get the shot. I was low on food so dinner the second evening was a few granola bars and potato chips. I was excited to get down to Grindelwald the next morning to feast but funny enough, I was not aware I took the cable car up on the last day of the season, which meant I had to hike down over 5,000 ft. to get back down to the village! Grindelwald, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/alpe-di-siusi-dolomites-italy/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/alpe-di-siusi-dolomites-sunset.jpg Sanctuary Dolomiti A marvelous sunset at the iconic Alpe di Siusi, the largest high alpine meadow in all of Europe. With idyllic cabins nestled within its rolling hills, and jagged peaks that soar straight up from the valley, there are not many other spots on Earth like this. On top of this, you also have larches dotting the landscape which turn a magical orange and gold in the fall. A quintessential Dolomite scene. Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/funes-dolomites-italy/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/val-di-funes-dolomites-sunset.jpg Idyllic One of those scenes that takes your breath away. Between the idyllic valley, magenta sky, jagged peaks, fall color, the moon, the goats and the sheep (if you look close enough), this scene has it all. This image was one of my top priorities during my recent trip to the Dolomites and I wasn't going to leave until I got everything to line up. It took three tries, and also required that I change my flight multiple times, but it was all worth it when everything came together on my final evening in Italy. I spent hours in this one location hoping I'd get the magenta clouds, which in my opinion complete the image, and thankfully it worked out. Sometimes you have to be stubborn and persistent. And perhaps a little obsessed... Dolomites, Italy https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grizzly-bear-tracks-glacier/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grizzly-tracks-siyeh-glacier.jpg On the Hunt While climbing Mt. Siyeh (10,014') in the dark in order to photograph sunrise from its summit, I ran into a grizzly at 5 a.m. just below the summit. My heart stopped when I saw a pair of eyes staring at me from not too far away... I made noise and thankfully the bear minded its own business but it certainly was a tense situation with low visibility. After photographing sunrise, I started to descend and came upon its tracks, which are shown here. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/colorado-fall-color-aspens-reflection/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/fall-color-aspen-lake-panorama.jpg Autumn Tranquility A calm evening in the San Juan Mountains, which are spectacular come fall. We often see close up images of aspen groves but rarely get to see a grove perfectly reflected, which revealed a beautiful symmetrical scene. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aspens-fall-color-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/fall-color-aspen-reflection-vertical.jpg Aspen Mirror A peaceful autumn evening in the San Juan Mountains near Ridgway. We often see close up images of aspen groves but rarely get to see a grove perfectly reflected, which revealed a beautiful symmetrical scene. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/kebler-pass-crested-butte-aspens/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/kebler-pass-grove-crested-butte.jpg Kebler Gold A beautiful aspen grove near iconic Kebler Pass/Crested Butte. In order to capture the scale of the trees, a wide angle lens was necessary. I photographed this grove in different light throughout the day but came away really liking the soft sunlight illuminating the leaves up high. It's hard to beat a bluebird fall day... Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-aspen-aurora-northern-lights/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/maroon-bells-aspen-aurora-borealis-vertical.jpg Aurora Over The Bells The vibrant Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over the iconic Maroon Bells. This was an event that may only happen once in a generation, so it was incredible to capture it over the most photographed peaks in North America. I took this image from the top of Highland Peak, and in order to get it I hiked up the entire resort in the evening, gaining nearly 4,500 ft. to reach the summit. I carried a nearly 40 lb. pack given I spent the night up here and needed enough water to last through the morning. I stayed up till 3:30 a.m. photographing the aurora and then took a nap for three hours before waking up to photograph sunrise. Most people could view the aurora from anywhere in Colorado, but I knew the view would be more expansive and unique from up top, particularly of the Bells. If you've ever skied at Highlands you'll recognize this special view from the top of Highland Bowl. In addition to the spectacle that was the northern lights, there was still a plethora of fall color, which can be seen in the valley leading to Maroon Lake.Northern Lights + Fall Foliage = Once in a lifetime conditions! Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aspen-colorado-aurora-northern-lights/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/aurora-boralis-over-aspen-colorado.jpg Aspen's Aurora Spectacle The vibrant Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over Aspen. This was an event that may only happen once in a generation, so it was incredible to capture it with the iconic view of Aspen Highlands. I took this image from the top of Highland Peak, and in order to get it I hiked up the entire resort in the evening, gaining nearly 4,500 ft. to reach the summit. I carried a nearly 40 lb. pack given I spent the night up here and needed enough water to last through the morning. I stayed up till 3:30 a.m. photographing the aurora and then took a nap for three hours before waking up to photograph sunrise. Most people could view the aurora from anywhere in Colorado, but I knew the view would be more expansive and unique from up top. If you've ever skied at Highlands you'll recognize Loge Peak which is the prominent peak at the bottom of this image. Snowmass and Buttermilk are to the left, the Aspen airport in the middle, and Aspen Mountain (Ajax) to the right. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aspen-ski-resort-aurora-northern-lights-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/aspen-ski-resort-aurora-northern-lights-colorado.jpg Aurora Over Aspen The vibrant Northern Lights over Aspen—an incredibly rare, possibly once-in-a-generation event. I captured this panorama from the summit of Highland Bowl after hiking 4,500 vertical feet in the dark with a 40 pound pack. All four Aspen resorts are visible: Snowmass to the far left, then Buttermilk, Highlands (with Loge Peak at center), and Aspen Mountain (Ajax) on the right. I stayed up photographing the aurora until 3:30 a.m., then caught a few hours of sleep before waking to photograph sunrise. While the Northern Lights were visible across much of Colorado, I knew this high vantage point would offer a more expansive and unforgettable perspective. This panorama was created by stitching together six individual images, resulting in a detail rich image that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. Alongside the Northern Lights, vibrant fall colors still filled the valley, adding depth and contrast throughout the image. Northern Lights + Fall Foliage = Once in a lifetime conditions! Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aspen-highlands-aurora-borealis-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/aspen-highlands-aurora-borealis.jpg Aspen Highlands Aurora The vibrant Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over Aspen Highlands. This was an event that may only happen once in a generation, so it was incredible to capture it with the iconic view of Highland Bowl. I took this image from the top of Highland Peak, and in order to get it I hiked up the entire resort in the evening, gaining nearly 4,500 ft. to reach the summit. I carried a nearly 40 lb. pack given I spent the night up here and needed enough water to last through the morning. I stayed up till 3:30 a.m. photographing the aurora and then took a nap for three hours before waking up to photograph sunrise. Most people could view the aurora from anywhere in Colorado, but I knew the view would be more expansive and unique from up top. If you've ever skied at Highlands you'll recognize the iconic chairlift seat and prayer flags that stand atop the bowl. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/aurora-aspen-colorado-tent-camping/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/aspen-aurora-colorado-tent.jpg Sleeping Beneath the Northern Glow The vibrant Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over Aspen Highlands. This was an event that may only happen once in a generation, so it was incredible to capture it from such an iconic destination. In order to get this image, I hiked up the entire resort in the evening, gaining nearly 4,500 ft. to reach the top of Highland Bowl. I carried a nearly 40 lb. pack given I spent the night up here and needed enough water to last through the morning. I stayed up till 3:30 a.m. photographing the aurora and then took a nap for three hours before waking up to photograph sunrise. Most people could view the aurora from anywhere in Colorado, but I knew the view would be more expansive and unique from up top. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/telluride-wilson-fall-color-aspens/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/telluride-wilson-sunburst-fall-color.jpg Telluride Ablaze A magnificent fall sunset taken high up on the Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village. The prominent peaks in the image are Wilson Peak - a Telluride icon - and Lizard Head. This vibrant light lasted for a quick minute and then it was gone... The most fleeting moments are typically the most special, and if you aren't in the right location to capture that particular moment, it's then gone forever. This is why I love photography - one is able to capture a particular moment in time. Those ephemeral moments up high are also the hardest to replicate. If you skied Telluride you'll recognize this area. I was above San Sophia by the 'See Forever' run when taking this image. A few of the runs here are 'Butterfly, Smuggler, and Hermit', which go down into Mountain Village. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/telluride-fall-color-ski-resort/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/telluride-ski-resort-fall-color.jpg Quintessential Telluride A marvelous autumn sunset over the town of Telluride and its iconic ski resort. This image was created by stitching together five individual frames, resulting in a richly detailed file that truly shines as a large-format fine art print. The vibrant light on the peaks lasted only a minute before vanishing — miss that exact moment, and you may have to wait weeks, or even another year, for the rare alignment of fall color, dramatic clouds, and spectacular light. That fleeting nature is what makes these conditions so special when you do capture them. If you've skied Telluride, you'll recognize the vantage point. I was above San Sophia near the "See Forever" run when taking this image. Lift 7 can be spotted in the scene as well, with runs winding down into town. It's hard to beat the beauty of autumn in Telluride. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-park-montana-alpine-lakes-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/belly-river-sunrise-panorama-glacier-park.jpg Sunrise Over the Crown (Award Winner) Sunrise taken from up high in a remote corner of Glacier during a grueling three day backpack. In order to get this image, I carried a 45 lb. pack up over two peaks in some of the most rugged terrain in the park, and had to climb for hours in a white out. I then slept on some rocks on the top of the prominent peak in this image. In doing so, I popped my sleeping pad, which made for a cold and uncomfortable night... I shot a beautiful sunrise from up top and then down climbed a hairy section and traversed across a glacier to reach another remote location, where I photographed this remarkable sunrise. I encountered some grizzly tracks in the snow, and also didn't see a human for nearly three days. Despite being one of the most beautiful areas in the park, it is rarely frequented given there are very few trails in the area.In my opinion, this area offers one of the most incredible views in the country. Eight alpine lakes can be seen in this image, including Mt. Cleveland (tallest peak in the park) to the left, and iconic Mt. Gould to the right. This panorama was created by stitching together five individual images, resulting in a massive file that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. This image was awarded 'Highly Honored' in the 2024 Nature's Best National Park Photography Competition! The photo will be published in the 2025 Summer Edition of Nature's Best Photography magazine. This image was also named the 3rd place finalist in the 2024 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest! There were over 1,600 photos submitted from 400 photographers, so extremely grateful to have been chosen as a finalist. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-park-photography-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/glacier-park-high-country-panorama.jpg Mornings You Dream Of Sunrise taken atop a high summit in a remote corner of Glacier during a grueling three day backpack. In order to get this image, I carried a 45 lb. pack up over some of the most rugged terrain in the park, and had to climb for hours in a white out. I then slept on some rocks before waking up at sunrise to take this image. In doing so, I popped my sleeping pad, which made for a cold and uncomfortable night... Following this image, I down climbed a hairy section and traversed across a glacier to reach another remote location, where I would photograph an incredible sunrise the very next morning. I encountered some grizzly tracks in the snow, and also didn't see a human for nearly three days. Despite being one of the most beautiful areas in the park, it is rarely frequented given there are very few trails in the area. This is an image I've dreamt of for a long time, and in my opinion it offers one of the most incredible views in the country. This panorama was created by stitching together four individual images, resulting in a massive file that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-peak-fall-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-fall-telluride-panorama.jpg The Titan of Telluride Sunrise light on Wilson Peak (14,021'), the Coors Light mountain. Wilson Peak is indeed on the Coors can and towers above the beautiful town of Telluride. Fall is breathtaking in this area due to the plethora of aspen groves surrounding the peak. I spent four consecutive days camped out waiting for the perfect light. I then attempted to climb Wilson only to turn around 100 feet from the summit. I got caught on an exposed knife edge, and made the wise decision to turn back. Snow and ice on the ridge made things quite treacherous... As Ed Viesturs famously said, "Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory". Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mt-sneffels-sunset-telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-sneffels-fall-telluride-panorama.jpg Autumn's Gold (Panorama) A dramatic fall sunset over the magnificent Sneffels Range near Telluride/Ridgway. The peak in the center is the iconic Mount Sneffels (14,155'), known as 'The Queen of the San Juans'. I've climbed the peak three times - twice in the dark so that I could photograph sunrise from its summit. The summit view is one of the best in the state. One of the climbs was a winter ascent at night, which was one of the more treacherous climbs I've been a part of... This image was created by stitching together seven individual images, resulting in a detail-rich image that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. A quintessential fall scene in one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/gore-range-colorado-sunset-vail/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/peak-c-vertical-gore-range-vail.jpg Vail's Hidden Gem Sunset light hits mighty Peak C taken high above Piney Lake during a 24 hour extravaganza. I started from Piney Lake at 4 p.m. and still had 5,000+ ft. of vert to climb. I dealt with some bushwhacking to reach this unique area with spectacular views of Peak C. This peak is one of the jagged peaks seen from Piney Lake. Following sunset, I climbed in the dark for a few hours, reaching the summit of Mt. Powell (13,556') at midnight. I devoured ramen noodles, photographed the stars, took a nap, and then awoke at 4 a.m. to photograph sunrise over Vail. I then down climbed the 5,000 ft. I just had gained, and arrived at Piney Lake 20 hours after I had set off... Vail, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/vail-sunrise-gore-range-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-powell-sunrise-gore-range-vail.jpg Sunrise Over Vail Sunrise taken from the summit of Mt. Powell (13,556'), the highest peak in the Gore Range, which looms above the Vail valley. It was a wild 24 hours getting this image as I started from Piney Lake at 4 p.m. and still had 5,000+ ft. of vertical to climb. I dealt with some bushwhacking and climbed in the dark, arriving near the summit at midnight. I shot some night photography, took a nap, and then awoke at 4 a.m. to get this image at sunrise. This image was created by stitching together five photos, resulting in a detail rich panorama. The Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts can be seen in the top right along with Mount of the Holy Cross. Grays and Torreys can also be seen off in the distance! Vail, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/crested-butte-summer-wildflowers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/crested-butte-wildflower-sunset.jpg CB Light Show An epic sunset over a beautiful field of lupines in Crested Butte, Colorado's wildflower capital. This was one of the craziest sunsets I've had in the mountains, and I actually got poured on while I was taking this image. Getting the actual image wasn't easy given it required taking four different images, which then had to be stitched into what you see here. To ensure everything was in focus, I had to separately focus on each grouping of lupines, which was an adventure given it was simultaneously raining and windy. Due to the storm, the wind was constant, which kept moving the flowers, which meant I had to shoot at a very fast shutter speed to get the lupines as still as possible. On top of that, I was hounded by mosquitoes for nearly an hour while I was trying to capture this scene! Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/crested-butte-wildflowers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/crested-butte-summer-wildflowers.jpg Colorado's Wildflower Capital Sunset over a beautiful field of lupines in Crested Butte, Colorado's wildflower capital. Getting this image wasn't easy given it required taking three different images, which then had to be stitched into what you see here. To ensure everything was in focus, I first had to focus on the flowers in the immediate foreground, then the mid-ground flowers, and lastly Mt. Crested Butte in the background. What further complicated matters was the constant wind that kept moving the flowers, which meant I had to shoot at a very fast shutter speed to get the lupines as still as possible. On top of that, I was hounded by mosquitoes for nearly an hour while trying to capture this scene! Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-capitol-sunset-aspen/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/k2-sunset-maroon-bells-capitol.jpg Bells Alpenglow An epic sunset over Castle, Conundrum, Pyramid Peak & the famed Maroon Bells taken from the summit of K2 (13,664'). Photographing alpenglow atop my favorite peak (Capitol, which K2 is an extension of) in the state was something I've dreamt about but knew it would be a challenge given it would require climbing Capitol's infamous 'knife edge' in the night. My friend and I left the trailhead at 1 p.m. with forty pound packs and weren't sure what time we'd reach the summit of Capitol. We first summited K2 and photographed a beautiful sunset on top. We then contemplated our plans given it was getting dark and we weren't yet sure what time we wanted to continue the climb. The route was illuminated by moonlight but we unintentionally fell asleep on some rocks, only to wake up around 2 a.m. By the time we woke up the moon had set and everything was pitch black… I'm amazed we fell asleep despite laying precariously on a small rocky ledge with a massive drop off a few feet away. Fortuitously, we photographed a vibrant milky way above Capitol and then got ready to climb. Despite having no visibility in the night, we knew our headlamps were strong and we had both climbed the peak before so were familiar with the route. Thus, we chose to continue on at 3:30 a.m. knowing we could always turn back if things got bad. The main event of the climb is the 'Knife Edge', a 150 ft wildly exposed section of ridge with thousand foot drop offs on both sides. It is common to straddle the knife edge, which was nerve racking in the dark. We safely navigated the rest of the route and reached the summit well before sunrise. Following sunrise, we made our way down, arriving back at the trailhead at 4 p.m., which concluded an epic 27 hour journey on one of Colorado's most savage peaks. During the endeavor, we consumed uncooked ramen, potato chips and oreos so we were ready for some real food! Grateful we had a safe journey and look forward to climbing Capitol again at some point! Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-alaska-kahiltna-glacier/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/denali-aerial-talkeetna-air-taxi.jpg The Mighty Kahiltna & Denali Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,310 ft., looms above the Kahiltna Glacier, the longest glacier in the entire Alaska Range. I just returned from a successful expedition on Denali! It was my 5th time above 20,000' but this trip was one of the hardest. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, along with all my water bottles and sunscreen so they wouldn't freeze.I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain (skiing down with a sled proved quite difficult). Denali is considered the highest mountain on Earth from its base to summit and has also been considered the largest mountain on Earth given its topographical prominence. Given the extreme cold, I'm thankful I made it home without frostbite. It was one of the hardest trips of my life but well worth it. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/pyramid-peak-belly-river-sunset.jpg Big Sky Country A spectacular sunset photographed atop a high summit deep in the backcountry of Glacier Park. Getting here was a grind as my climbing partner and I dealt with three rugged days with Class IV climbing and relentless bushwhacking on little sleep... Day one was a 13 hour day with 40+ pound packs. Day two started with a 4 a.m. sunrise climb. This image was then taken 16 hours later atop the summit of another peak. All in, day two entailed nearly 18 hours of adventure. Day three started with a 4:30 a.m. wakeup to photograph sunrise and required nearly 20 miles on foot to get out, including crossing a remote glacier, which took 12+ hours. This was one of the hardest backpacking trips to date but the views were well worth it! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/going-to-the-sun-road-glacier/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/glacier-park-rainbow-montana.jpg Sun Road Summers A perfect summer day along the iconic Going to the Sun Road. This vibrant rainbow lasted for a quick minute, so was lucky to be in position to capture it above the verdant slopes. Mount Oberlin and Clements Mountain loom above - I've climbed both peaks in the dark in order to photograph sunset from the tops of each. See here, here, & here for some of the best views in the park. Bird Woman Falls can also be seen if you look closely enough! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-gould-summit-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-gould-sunrise-summit-glacier.jpg A Golden Gould Morning Sunrise over Grinnell Glacier taken from the summit of Mount Gould (9,557 ft.), which offers one of the best views in the park. In order to get this image, I woke up at 1 a.m. and climbed for hours in the dark to make sure I summited by dawn. Going solo in the night through grizzly country was not ideal but I made sure to make noise and constantly be aware. Thankfully no encounters and I ended up summiting 1.5 hours before sunrise, so I ended up lying on some rocks and listened to an audiobook, only to fall asleep for a bit! I was then greeted to this beautiful sunrise, and if you look closely you can see the majority of the Grinnell Glacier Trail, one of the iconic hikes in the park. The mountain above the lake is Mount Grinnell, and I also climbed it in the dark to photograph sunrise from its summit - click here to see what that epic morning looked like. You will also likely recognize Gould as it dominates the landscape in Many Glacier. Here's the peak to give you an idea. It was a journey to get to the top of it in the dark! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mammoth-lakes-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/minaret-vista-mammoth-sunrise.jpg Mammoth Alpenglow Sunrise on the mighty Minarets and Ritter and Banner Peaks, taken near Mammoth Lakes. There aren't many better views in the state, and getting this image required a 4 a.m. wake up and a few miles of skinning in the dark, brisk morning to get in position for sunrise. I took this image on skis to prevent post holing in the deep snow. The Minarets are a Sierra icon and can be viewed from the Mammoth Ski Resort. This image was created by stitching together four individual images, resulting in a massive file packed with detail that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. Mammoth Lakes, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-whitney-sierra/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-whitney-california-astro.jpg Whitney Moonlight Moonlight illuminates Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous U.S. at 14,505 ft. Believe it or not, this image was taken at 10 p.m. The full moon illuminated the peaks and the clouds obscured many of the stars. If you look closely enough in the center of the image, you can see a car driving towards Whitney Portal. I've climbed Whitney twice, including a winter ascent in December before the mountain became completely draped with snow. Whitney is one of the most iconic peaks in the country and also one of the most beautiful. Viewing Whitney big is the only way to do her justice! Mount Whitney, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-whitney-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-whitney-golden-hour.jpg Golden Whitney Golden hour illuminates Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous U.S. at 14,505 ft. I've climbed Whitney twice, including a winter ascent in December before the mountain became completely draped with snow. Whitney is one of the most iconic peaks in the country and also one of the most beautiful. Viewing Whitney big is the only way to do her justice! Mount Whitney, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/heavenly-ski-resort-tahoe/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/heavenly-ski-resort-sunrise.jpg A Heavenly Sunrise A vibrant sunrise taken from the top of the Heavenly ski resort. In order to get this image, I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and climbed up a few thousand feet on skis in the dark. It was a brisk morning up high with howling winds, making it tricky to keep the tripod sturdy on the snow & ice. Lake Tahoe & Heavenly are one of the most iconic spots in the U.S. but I believe it's best viewed from up high. One must put in the work to get here for first light though. Following sunrise, I skied back down with all my camera gear on my back to arrive at my car a few minutes after I took the image. I'll take skiing down over hiking any day. Lake Tahoe (CA/NV) https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lake-tahoe-winter-heavenly-ski/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lake-tahoe-sunrise-heavenly.jpg Jewel of the Sierra Sunrise over Lake Tahoe taken from the top of the Heavenly ski resort. In order to get this image, I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and climbed up a few thousand feet on skis in the dark. It was a brisk morning up high with howling winds, making it tricky to keep the tripod sturdy on the snow & ice. Lake Tahoe is one of the most iconic spots in the country but I believe it's best viewed from up high. One must put in the work to get here for first light though. Following sunrise, I skied back down with all my camera gear on my back to arrive at my car a few minutes after I took the image. I'll take skiing down over hiking any day… Lake Tahoe (CA/NV) https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lake-tahoe-heavenly-ski-resort/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lake-tahoe-dawn-heavenly.jpg Tahoe First Light Dawn glow on Lake Tahoe taken from the top of the Heavenly ski resort. In order to get this image, I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and climbed up a few thousand feet on skis in the dark. It was a brisk morning up high with howling winds, making it tricky to keep the tripod sturdy on the snow & ice. Lake Tahoe is one of the most iconic spots in the U.S. but I believe it's best viewed from up high. One must put in the work to get here for first light though. Following sunrise, I skied back down with all my camera gear on my back to arrive at my car a few minutes after I took the image. I'll take skiing down over hiking any day... Lake Tahoe (CA/NV) https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/crested-butte-fall-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/crested-butte-fall-colorado.jpg Autumn in Crested Butte Fall in Colorado is breathtakingly beautiful, especially so in Crested Butte. I was photographing fall foliage in the Vail area the same day and only made it to Crested Butte with minutes to spare. I sprinted with my tripod and camera to find somewhere that would make a good composition and lucked out with this stream acting as a leading line directly to Mt. Crested Butte. A few of the classic ski runs from the Crested Butte Mountain Resort can also be seen here! Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ice-lakes-basin-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ice-lakes-basin-sunrise.jpg Ice Lake Dawn Dawn glow on Ice Lake, one of the most vibrant lakes in Colorado. Ice Lakes Basin is home to some of most turquoise lakes in the state, located near Durango/Silverton. I've backpacked here a few times but this image was taken on a trip this past fall. I camped near the lake, then awoke at 4 a.m. in order to climb this ridge to capture this unique vantage point of the lake at dawn. Some of the most unique peaks in the state, rise above the lake, including Golden Horn and Pilot Knob. It wasn't easy carrying all the camera gear up here but it was well worth it! San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-rundle-banff-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-rundle-canmore-banff-panorama.jpg Banff/Canmore Bird's Eye View A spectacular sunset taken high up on Mount Rundle overlooking the town of Canmore. After photographing sunset, I had to down climb for a few hours in the night through grizzly country. I got back pretty late, hit the hay, then awoke early the next morning to photograph this beautiful sunrise of the Three Sisters. This image was created by stitching together three individual photos, resulting in a detail rich panorama that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/tonquin-valley-jasper-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ramparts-tonquin-valley-jasper.jpg Tonquin Valley Sunrise A magical morning in front of the magnificent Ramparts in the beautiful Tonquin Valley area of Jasper National Park. A long backpack in was required to get to this fairly remote area, which can be brutal with mosquitoes so be prepared. On the final day of the backpack, I woke up at 5 a.m. to get this image, and then climbed a nearby peak to photograph sunset from its summit. This meant having to hike out 8 miles back to the trailhead in the dark through grizzly country. I finished just before midnight, wrapping up a nearly 19 hour day. Hard work pays off. Jasper National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/three-sisters-canmore-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/three-sisters-reflection-banff-wide.jpg Three Sisters Reflection (Landscape) Sunrise on the iconic Three Sisters near Canmore/Banff. The Three Sisters are some of the most unique and photogenic peaks in the Canadian Rockies, especially when some beautiful fall color is mixed into the scene. Was an action packed 12 hours as the previous evening I did a night climb to photograph sunset up on Mount Rundle. I got back before midnight, hit the hay, then awoke early the next morning to photograph this sunrise. There are not many places on Earth more beautiful than this spectacular region. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here. Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/three-sisters-canmore-banff/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/three-sisters-reflection-canmore-banff.jpg Three Sisters Reflection Sunrise on the iconic Three Sisters near Canmore/Banff. The Three Sisters are some of the most unique and photogenic peaks in the Canadian Rockies, especially when some beautiful fall color is mixed into the scene. Was an action packed 12 hours as the previous evening I did a night climb to photograph sunset up on Mount Rundle. I got back before midnight, hit the hay, then awoke early the next morning to photograph this sunrise. There are not many places on Earth more beautiful than this spectacular region. A horizontal version of this image can be viewed here. Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-himalaya-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-telephoto.jpg Mother's Necklace Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) looms above. Ama is arguably the most beautiful mountain on Earth and my team and I successfully climbed the peak in November 2023. Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - is often referred to as 'The Matterhorn of the Himalaya' as it's one of the more technical mountains to climb, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary - the first person to summit Everest along with Tenzing Norgay - actually declared Ama Dablam 'beautiful but unclimbable'. Ama wasn't climbed until 1961, nearly a decade after Everest's first ascent. You can see the 'Southwest Ridge Route' we climbed on Ama, the right ridge on the peak. The climb is incredibly steep and often features near vertical rock and ice climbing. Our camps were set at 19,000 ft., 20,000 ft. and 21,000 ft. I had a nearly 18 hour long summit day as we descended nearly 8,000 ft. with 20+ rappels. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life. To get this image, I left the village of Namche Bazaar late in the day and hiked for a few hours until I arrived at this viewpoint. I waited here for about an hour as I wanted to photograph dusk. Following the shoot, hiked back in the chilly night where I was thankfully greeted with a hot cup of tea back in Namche! Regarding 'mother's necklace', the long ridges on each side of the peak resemble the arms of a mother (Ama) protecting her child, while the hanging glacier (Dablam) recalls the traditional pendant worn by Sherpa women. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/everest-ama-dablam-view-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/window-to-the-world-everest-ama.jpg Window to the Top of the World One of the most unique views in the Himalaya, featuring Mt. Everest (29,032 ft.), the highest point on Earth, Lhotse, the 4th highest mountain on Earth at 27,940', and Ama Dablam (22,349'), one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth. Everest, Lhotse and Ama flow left to right in the image. This image was the last image I took on a 30 day expedition in November 2023. My team and I successfully summited Ama Dablam a few days prior. I spent 7 days above 19,000 ft. which took a toll on my body as I used no supplemental oxygen at altitude. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 20+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold). Operating a camera above 20,000' in -20 degree wind chill was as brutal as you'd think... To get this image, I left the village of Namche Bazaar late in the day and hiked for a few hours until I arrived at this viewpoint. I waited here for about an hour as I wanted to photograph dusk. Following the shoot, hiked back in the chilly night where I was thankfully greeted with a hot cup of tea back in Namche! Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/colorado-fall-colors-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cimarrons-fall-panorama-colorado.jpg The Gold Rush One of the most beautiful fall scenes in the state, taken from a high point in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Once I got the shot at dusk, had to hike down for a few hours in the dark, which is always an adventure. This panorama was created by stitching together seven individual photos, resulting in a massive file with incredible detail. It's best viewed as a large panorama to fully appreciate the detail and immensity of the scene. The prominent peak in the center left is Uncompahgre Peak (14,321'), the sixth highest peak in the state. I climbed this peak in the dark in winter conditions to photograph sunrise from its summit, and it offers one of the best views in the state. See here and here for the summit images. This image has it all with the symmetry of the drainages, the plethora of aspens filling the valleys, and the snow covered peaks towering above. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/crested-butte-fall-color-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/crested-butte-fall-color-colorado.jpg Kebler Pass Autumn Autumn near Kebler Pass/Crested Butte, CO. This area provides some of the most spectacular fall color in the state with its plethora of aspens and dramatic peaks. East Beckwith Mountain (12,441') looms behind. Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/longs-peak-rocky-mountain-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/the-diamond-longs-peak-MLW.jpg Longs Peak Light Show First light on the iconic Diamond of Longs Peak (14,259'), taken from above 13,000 ft., which required an all nighter to get this image. Longs is one of the most noteworthy peaks in Colorado and dominates the skyline throughout the front range. To get this unique view of Longs, my partner and I started climbing at 1 a.m. in order to get to this view by sunrise. It was brutally cold and windy up there, which made for tricky shooting conditions. It was hard enough keeping the tripod stable and managing the batteries to prevent them from freezing. The journey ended up being nearly 12 hours long, but the adventure was well worth it for this classic view of Longs. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/snowmass-lake-aspen-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/snowmass-lake-colorado.jpg Snowmass Lake Sunrise A tranquil sunrise at Snowmass Lake, one of most beautiful alpine lakes in Colorado. This image was taken during a five day backpacking trip a few summers back. I've also visited the lake in the spring when my friend and I snow camped by the lake and proceeded to climb Snowmass Mountain (14,105'), a pure snow climb that early in the season. Snowmass can be seen in the upper right of the image. To spice things up we left at midnight and climbed for hours in the night in order to summit by sunrise. It was one of my favorite climbs in Colorado and hope to repeat it again soon. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/backpacking-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/belly-river-glacier-national-park.jpg Solitude at the Crown A marvelous sunset taken near the summit of a high peak deep in the backcountry of Glacier Park. Getting here was a grind as my climbing partner and I dealt with three rugged days with Class IV climbing and relentless bushwhacking on little sleep... Day one was a 13 hour day with 40+ pound packs. Day two started with a 4 a.m. sunrise climb. This image was then taken 16 hours later atop the summit of another peak. All in, day two entailed nearly 18 hours of adventure. Day three started with a 4:30 a.m. wakeup to photograph sunrise and required nearly 20 miles on foot to get out, including crossing a remote glacier, which took 12+ hours. This was one of the hardest backpacking trips to date but the views were well worth it! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grinnell-glacier-national-park-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grinnell-glacier-sunrise-glacier.jpg Grinnell Glacier from Up High (Special Recognition) Sunrise over Grinnell Glacier taken from the summit of Mount Grinnell (8,855'). Was a crazy 48 hours given the trip started with a midnight wake up to climb Clements Mountain in the night to photograph sunrise from its summit. Following the climb I took a nap in the afternoon and then awoke again at midnight to climb Mount Grinnell to photograph sunrise from its summit. I was so tired I unintentionally fell asleep on some rocks on top of Grinnell, which will happen when you sleep 5 hours in a 48 hour span... Images have a lot more meaning when you put in so much work to get them. Grinnell Glacier is one of the icons of Glacier Park but is often photographed from ground level. This unique vantage point provides a breathtaking view of Grinnell and also Lake McDonald, which can be seen in the top right. This climb begins from the Grinnell Glacier Overlook, a popular spot above the Highline Trail. My climbing partner and I were at the overlook on our way up at 3 a.m. and sensed there was some animal activity nearby. When we got back down to the overlook around 9 a.m. there was a massive grizzly hanging out. Luckily, we didn't have an encounter in the dark... This image was awarded honorable mention in the 2024 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest! There were over 1,600 photos submitted from 400 photographers, so extremely grateful to have been selected. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-summer-lake/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sue-lake-sunrise-glacier-national-park.jpg Summertime Serenity A tranquil sunrise taken deep in the backcountry of Glacier. Getting here was a grind as my climbing partner and I dealt with three rugged days with Class IV climbing and relentless bushwhacking on little sleep... Day one was a 13 hour day with 40+ pound packs. Day two started with a 4 a.m. sunrise climb and ended 18 hours later with a climb of another peak. Day three started with a 4:30 a.m. wakeup to get this image. Following sunrise, we had nearly 20 miles on foot to get out, including crossing a remote glacier, which took 12+ hours. This was one of the hardest backpacking trips to date but the views were well worth it! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/hidden-lake-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/clements-sunset-hidden-lake-glacier-park.jpg Hidden Views of Hidden Lake Sunset over spectacular Hidden Lake taken from the summit of Clements Mountain (8,765'). Hidden Lake is one of the most iconic spots in the park but is rarely photographed from above. To get to this unique vantage point, I left in the afternoon to climb Clements. Following the shoot I had to then down climb Clements for a few hours in the dark, arriving back at Logan Pass at midnight. I was determined to get this image of Hidden Lake and had to climb Clements twice in the dark in order to get it (the first time I was socked in a cloud). This is one of my favorite views in the park, and the effort was well worth it. Note, the Hidden Lake trail can be seen at the bottom of the image, and Lake McDonald can be seen in the top right. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/elk-rocky-mountain-park-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/elk-rocky-mountain-park-colorado.jpg Rocky Mountain Elk A beautiful elk photographed in Rocky Mountain National Park. This was taken during the annual autumn rut, which is always a treat. This coincides with the distinctive elk bugling which you can hear for miles! Combined with the fall color, it's hard to beat autumn in the Rockies. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mountain-goats-chicago-basin/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorado-mountain-goats-weminuche.jpg Mountain Goats of Colorado Mountain goat mom and kid in the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado. Every time I've camped in the Weminuche my tent has been surrounded by goats. One morning there were 20+ goats running around outside my tent! Unlike other animals, the goats usually mind their own business and are always a treat to observe. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/colorado-mountain-goats-chicago-basin/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorado-mountain-goats-staring-contest.jpg Chicago Basin Mountain Goats Mountain goat mom and kid in the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado. Every time I've camped in the Weminuche my tent has been surrounded by goats. One morning there were 20+ goats running around outside my tent! Unlike other animals, the goats usually mind their own business and are always a treat to observe. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mountain-goats-weminuche-wilderness/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorado-mountain-goats-kiss.jpg Mother's Love Mountain goat mom and kid in the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado. Every time I've camped in the Weminuche my tent has been surrounded by goats. One morning there were 20+ goats running around outside my tent! Unlike other animals, the goats usually mind their own business and are always a treat to observe. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mountain-goat-weminuche-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorado-mountain-goat-king.jpg Inquisitiveness Mountain goat in the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado. Every time I've camped in the Weminuche my tent has been surrounded by goats. One morning there were 20+ goats running around outside my tent! Unlike other animals, the goats usually mind their own business and are always a treat to observe. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/baby-mountain-goat-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorado-mountain-goat-baby.jpg Looking for Mom Baby mountain goat in the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado. Every time I've camped in the Weminuche my tent has been surrounded by goats. One morning there were 20+ goats running around outside my tent! Unlike other animals, the goats usually mind their own business and are always a treat to observe. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/bighorn-sheep-glacier-park-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/bighorn-sheep-glacier-national-park.jpg Bighorns of Glacier Bighorn Sheep photographed near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park, Montana. Bighorns frequent the Logan Pass area and I can almost guarantee that you'll come across one in the Logan Pass parking lot if you wait there long enough! The abundance of wildlife in Glacier is one reason the park is one of my favorites. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grizzy-bear-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/denali-grizzlies-alaska.jpg Alaskan Grizz A mom and cub look for food in Denali National Park. During my 2017 trip to Denali, I saw fifteen grizzlies in a span of just a few days. I will return to the park in spring 2024 in an attempt to climb Denali (20,310'), the highest peak in North America. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/camp-3-ama-dablam/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-three-drone.jpg Don't Roll in Your Sleep Camping at 21,000 ft. during a monthlong expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. Shown here is the precariously situated 'Camp 3' on Ama, one of the most unique places on Earth to camp. There is a large serac - the Dablam - that hangs above Camp 3, which we could only hope would remain stable during our time up there. Very sadly, a large serac fall in 2006 killed six at this camp… My alarm was set for 12:30 a.m. and we began climbing at 2 a.m in the frigid night. Our incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily and I successfully summited Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 20+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold)... The climb was the hardest I've been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life. Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Note, this image was taken on my drone. I was standing next to one of the tents on the ridge while taking this image. Getting the drone to operate above 21,000' was quite difficult. Ama Dablam, Nepal (21,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-climb-camp-2/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-two-drone-morning.jpg The One and Only Camp Two Camping at 20,000 ft. during a monthlong expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. I took this image at 20k' while tied to a rope on a cliff above a thousand foot drop-off. Shown here is the incredibly situated 'Camp 2' on Ama, one of the most unique places on Earth to camp. The precarious campsite lies on an exposed rock ledge above a huge drop off. Each tent is tied to rocks to prevent it from blowing off the cliff. As you can imagine, sleep was awful given the tents are slanted, lying atop uneven boulders. On top of that, you're at 20,000 ft. and just finished an intense day of climbing to reach Camp 2. To reach this camp, one must climb the 'Yellow Tower', a nearly vertical rock wall that is rated 5.8 rock climbing at just below 20,000 ft.Following Camp 2, we ascended a thousand feet to Camp 3. From there, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Note, this image was taken on my drone. I was tied into a rope standing next to one of the tents while taking this image. Getting the drone to operate above 20,000' was quite difficult. Ama Dablam, Nepal (20,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/camp-2-ama-dablam/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-two-drone-dusk.jpg Precarious Z's Camping at 20,000 ft. during a monthlong expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. I took this image at 20k' while tied to a rope on a cliff above a thousand foot drop-off. Shown here is the incredibly situated 'Camp 2' on Ama, one of the most unique places on Earth to camp. The precarious campsite lies on an exposed rock ledge above a huge drop off. Each tent is tied to rocks to prevent it from blowing off the cliff. As you can imagine, sleep was awful given the tents are slanted, lying atop uneven boulders. On top of that, you're at 20,000 ft. and just finished an intense day of climbing to reach Camp 2. To reach this camp, one must climb the 'Yellow Tower', a nearly vertical rock wall that is rated 5.8 rock climbing at just below 20,000 ft.Following Camp 2, we ascended a thousand feet to Camp 3. From there, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Note, this image was taken on my drone. I was tied into a rope standing next to one of the tents while taking this image. Getting the drone to operate above 20,000' was quite difficult. Ama Dablam, Nepal (20,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-camp-two/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-two-aerial.jpg Life on the Edge (Literary Feature) Camping at 20,000 ft. during a monthlong expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. I took this image at 20k' while tied to a rope on a cliff above a thousand foot drop-off. Shown here is the incredibly situated 'Camp 2' on Ama, one of the most unique places on Earth to camp. The precarious campsite lies on an exposed rock ledge above a huge drop off. Each tent is tied to rocks to prevent it from blowing off the cliff. As you can imagine, sleep was awful given the tents are slanted, lying atop uneven boulders. On top of that, you're at 20,000 ft. and just finished an intense day of climbing to reach Camp 2. To reach this camp, one must climb the 'Yellow Tower', a nearly vertical rock wall that is rated 5.8 rock climbing at just below 20,000 ft. Following Camp 2, we ascended a thousand feet to Camp 3. From there, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life. Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. This image was featured in the 2024 Natural Landscape Photography Awards Book. 12,179 photographs were submitted to the competition by 1,134 photographers from 59 countries, and images that placed in the top 1% were chosen for the book. Note, this image was taken on my drone. I was tied into a rope standing next to one of the tents while taking this image. Getting the drone to operate above 20,000' was quite difficult. Ama Dablam, Nepal (20,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-everest-ama-dablam-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-summit-everest-nepal.jpg Everest from Afar The highest image I've ever taken. First light on Mt. Everest taken from the summit of Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft). I never imagined I'd climb Ama Dablam, yet alone photograph sunrise from atop its summit. I knew doing so would be an incredibly difficult task, but why not try? I'm fortunate everything worked out and perhaps one day I'll try to photograph sunrise from the summit of Everest… From Camp 3 at 21,000', my alarm was set for 12:30 a.m. and we began climbing at 2 a.m in the frigid night. The route was relentlessly steep, featuring near vertical climbing well above 21k'. Our incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily and I successfully summited Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m.To the right of Mt. Everest (29,032 ft.) is Lhotse (27,940 ft.) the 4th highest mountain on Earth. Also seen are Nuptse and Pumori, two stunning 7000m peaks. The Ama Dablam climb was the hardest I've been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam Summit (22,349') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-camp-three/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-three.jpg The Final Push Camping at 21,000 ft. The summit of Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) looms above. This is the sparsely inhabited 'Camp 3', a potentially dangerous place to sleep due to the large serac - the Dablam - that lurks overhead. We could only hope the serac would remain stable during our time up there. Very sadly, a large serac fall in 2006 killed six at this camp… My alarm was set for 12:30 a.m. and we began climbing at 2 a.m in the frigid night. You can clearly see the route we climbed; it was relentlessly steep and harder than it looked given we were on near vertical terrain well above 21k'. Our incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily and I successfully summited Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. Sleep at this camp was miserable and exacerbated by my 20+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold)... The climb was the hardest I've been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life. Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam, Nepal (21,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mother-necklace-ama-dablam-nepal.jpg Whispers to the Goddess Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) looms above the village of Pangboche. Ama is arguably the most beautiful mountain on Earth and my team and I successfully climbed the peak in November 2023. Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - is often referred to as 'The Matterhorn of the Himalaya' as it's one of the more technical mountains to climb, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary - the first person to summit Everest along with Tenzing Norgay - actually declared Ama Dablam 'beautiful but unclimbable'. Ama wasn't climbed until 1961, nearly a decade after Everest's first ascent. This image required a thirty second exposure given it was well past dusk when I took it. The plan was to photograph sunset but Ama was covered in a cloud for over an hour. Thus, I sat on a rock and patiently waited in the chilly evening until the view cleared nearly two hours later. A buddhist stupa can be seen here; these stupas are found throughout this region. You can see the 'Southwest Ridge Route' we climbed on Ama, the right ridge in the image. The climb is incredibly steep and often features near vertical rock and ice climbing. Our camps were set at 19,000 ft., 20,000 ft. and 21,000 ft. I had a nearly 18 hour long summit day as we descended nearly 8,000 ft. with 20+ rappels. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/cordillera-blanca-chacraraju/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/top-of-the-andes-yanapaccha-vertical.jpg Mornings You Live For Sunrise over the Andes taken from just below 18,000 ft. atop the summit of Yanapaccha (17,913'). Getting this image meant starting at 1:30 a.m. in the brisk night in order to reach the summit by dawn. The climb began with some steep snow and ice; was surreal ice climbing in the middle of the night high up in the Andes. We reached the summit well before sunrise so we hunkered down in the snow until light arrived. It was cold... As seen here, Yanapaccha has one of the best summit views of any mountain I've ever been on! The peak in the center is mighty Chacraraju (20,039'), one of the most difficult peaks in the Andes to climb.Also seen is Alpamayo (19,512'), once voted the most beautiful mountain on Earth, as well as Artesonraju (19,768'), the mountain depicted in the Paramount Pictures logo. While not as tall as the Himalaya, these peaks are just as grand, and are as beautiful as any mountain range on the planet. A landscape version of this image is available here. Cordillera Blanca, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/peruvian-andes-chacraraju-artesonraju/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/top-of-the-andes-yanapaccha.jpg Throne Room of the Mountain Gods Sunrise over the Andes taken from just below 18,000 ft. atop the summit of Yanapaccha (17,913'). Getting this image meant starting at 1:30 a.m. in the brisk night in order to reach the summit by dawn. The climb began with some steep snow and ice; was surreal ice climbing in the middle of the night high up in the Andes. We reached the summit well before sunrise so we hunkered down in the snow until light arrived. It was cold... As seen here, Yanapaccha has one of the best summit views of any mountain I've ever been on!The peak in the center is mighty Chacraraju (20,039'), one of the most difficult peaks in the Andes to climb.Also seen is Alpamayo (19,512'), once voted the most beautiful mountain on Earth, as well as Artesonraju (19,768'), the mountain depicted in the Paramount Pictures logo. While not as tall as the Himalaya, these peaks are just as grand, and are as beautiful as any mountain range on the planet. A vertical version of this image is available here. Cordillera Blanca, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/three-lakes-cordillera-huayhuash-peru/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/three-lakes-cordillera-huayhuash-peru.jpg Tres Lagunas One of the most beautiful scenes in the Andes photographed in one of the most remote places on Earth. This spectacular sunrise was taken at 15,000 ft during a grueling 11 day self-supported backpack in which I carried a 60 pound pack between the high elevations of 13,000 - 17,000 ft. This is an incredibly unique viewpoint with three stunning turquoise lakes in front of some of the grandest peaks in the Andes. Each lake had its own shade of blue/green, which only added to the scene. This trip was one of the most strenuous of my life as it was exhausting climbing 16,000' mountains relentlessly with the brutal pack weight. It wasn't easy fitting 11 days of food in one pack; I ended up losing nearly 10 pounds during the endeavor... I was relieved to finally get some clear weather as it rained nonstop for the first week of the trek. This sunrise was actually the first time I used my camera on the trip even though I had been in Peru for nearly two weeks! This area was made famous by the book and film 'Touching the Void', one of the most incredible mountaineering stories of all time. Joe Simpson and Simon Yates climbed Siula Grande (20,845') - in the upper left. Joe broke his leg on the climb and the rest is history. Knowing that this historic story took place in such a remote area makes the image all the more special. Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wilson-peak-fall-telluride/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-vertical-telluride.jpg The Titan of Telluride (Vertical) Sunrise light on Wilson Peak (14,021'), the Coors Light mountain. Believe it or not, Wilson Peak is indeed on the Coors can and towers above the beautiful town of Telluride. Fall is breathtaking in this area due to the plethora of aspen groves surrounding the peak. The following morning, I attempted to climb Wilson only to turn around 100 feet from the summit. I got caught on an expsoed knife edge, and made the wise decision to turn back. Snow and ice on the ridge made things quite treacherous. As Ed Viesturs famously said, "Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory". Some of the footage from the climb can be scene in this video. It was intense! Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dancing-aspens-telluride/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dancing-aspens-telluride.jpg Yoga Trees Some of the most unique aspen trees on Earth, photographed in the fall of 2023 near Telluride, CO. It's a guessing game as to how the trees ended up like this but one likely scenario seems to have been caused by an avalanche. I'll let you be the judge... Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-inversion-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-one-inversion.jpg Himalayan Light Show Sunset photographed from Camp 1 at 19,000 ft during an epic monthlong mountaineering expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. From C1 we climbed to C2 and then C3. To give you an idea of how steep the climb is, C1 to the summit is just under a mile in distance but gains nearly 3,500 ft! From Camp 3, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam, Nepal (19,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-climb-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-one-vertical.jpg The Journey Lies Ahead (Vertical) Sunset photographed from 19,000 ft during an epic monthlong mountaineering expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. Shown here is Camp 1. Miraculously situated camp 2 and camp 3 can be seen here and here. Ama is the focal point in the image and you can observe the entire route we climbed - the Southwest Ridge - which goes up the ridge shown here. The route is vertical at times and to give you an idea of how steep the climb is, C1 to the summit is just under a mile in distance but gains nearly 3,500 ft! From C1 we climbed to C2 and then C3. From Camp 3, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. This image is available as a horizontal print here. Ama Dablam, Nepal (19.000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-camp-one-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-one.jpg The Journey Lies Ahead Sunset photographed from 19,000 ft during an epic monthlong mountaineering expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. Shown here is Camp 1. Miraculously situated camp 2 and camp 3 can be seen here and here. Ama is the focal point in the image and you can observe the entire route we climbed - the Southwest Ridge - which goes up the ridge shown here. The route is vertical at times and to give you an idea of how steep the climb is, C1 to the summit is just under a mile in distance but gains nearly 3,500 ft! From C1 we climbed to C2 and then C3. From Camp 3, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life. Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. This image is available as a vertical print here. Ama Dablam, Nepal (19,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-camp-three-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-three-nepal.jpg High Altitude Awakenings (Award Winner) Camping at 21,000 ft. during a monthlong expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. Shown here is the precariously situated 'Camp 3' on Ama, one of the most unique places on Earth to camp. There is a large serac - the Dablam - that hangs above Camp 3, which we could only hope would remain stable during our time up there. Very sadly, a large serac fall in 2006 killed six at this camp… My alarm was set for 12:30 a.m. and we began climbing at 2 a.m in the frigid night. Our incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily and I successfully summited Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget.Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 20+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold)... The climb was the hardest I've been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. This image was awarded 'Highly Honored' in the 'Outdoor Adventure' category of the 2024 Nature's Best Photography International Awards! The contest is one of the largest globally and features the top 100 nature images in the world from more than 25,000 entries from photographers in 62 countries. The image was chosen as one of the Top 10 in its category, and the photo will be published in the 2024 Winter Special Collectors' Edition of Nature's Best Photography magazine. Ama Dablam, Nepal (21,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-camp-2-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-camp-2-nepal.jpg No Room at the Inn Camping at 20,000 ft. during a monthlong expedition on Ama Dablam (6,812 m / 22,349 ft) in November 2023. I took this image at 20k' while tied to a rope on a cliff above a thousand foot drop-off. Shown here is the incredibly situated 'Camp 2' on Ama, one of the most unique places on Earth to camp. The precarious campsite lies on an exposed rock ledge above a huge drop off. Each tent is tied to rocks to prevent it from blowing off the cliff. As you can imagine, sleep was awful given the tents are slanted and lie atop uneven boulders. On top of that, you're at 20,000 ft. and just finished an intense day of climbing to reach Camp 2. To reach this camp, one must climb the 'Yellow Tower', a nearly vertical rock wall that is rated 5.8 rock climbing at just below 20,000 ft. Following Camp 2, we ascended a thousand feet to Camp 3. From there, our team started at 2 a.m., successfully summiting Ama Dablam at 5:45 a.m. Photographing sunrise from 22k+ is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't have done it without our two incredible sherpas - Fura & Kiran - and my teammate Emily. This climb was surely the hardest I've ever been a part of, but also the most incredible. I've never been pushed by a mountain like I have on Ama. Following our summit, we descended nearly 8,000 ft with 20+ rappels to arrive back at base camp ~9 p.m., meaning our summit day had gone nearly 18 hours long. The second we reached base camp I threw up and struggled to pour myself a cup of tea but it was all worth it… I'll cherish this climb for the rest of my life.Ama Dablam - which means "Mother's Necklace" in Nepali - lies in the Everest Region and is often referred to as "The Matterhorn of the Himalaya". It is one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth and is one of the more technical mountains to climb in the Himalaya, including more technical than Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam, Nepal (20,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sneffels-fall-sunset-telluride/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sneffels-fall-sunset-aspens-telluride.jpg Autumn's Gold A dramatic fall sunset over the magnificent Sneffels Range, near Telluride/Ridgway. The peak in the center is the iconic Mount Sneffels (14,155'), known as 'The Queen of the San Juans'. I've climbed the peak three times - twice in the dark so that I could photograph sunrise from its summit. The summit view is one of the best in the state. This image was created by stitching together five individual images, resulting in a detail-rich image that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. A quintessential fall scene in one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/swiftcurrent-falls-sunrise-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/swiftcurrent-falls-sunrise-glacier.jpg Swiftcurrent Sublimity A marvelous autumn sunrise at Swiftcurrent Falls. Fall in Glacier is breathtakingly beautiful, especially so in the Many Glacier valley. This was one of the more relaxing mornings I had on this trip given I pulled an all nighter the next day to climb Mount Gould to photograph sunrise over Grinnell Glacier. I had also just climbed Mount Grinnell in the dark, which stands high above Grinnell Point (the peak seen in the image) to photograph sunrise from its summit. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/jirishanca-andes-peru/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/jirishinca-alpenglow-huayhuash-peru.jpg The Tooth The end of a great journey. This incredible scene was taken at 14,000' on the final night of a grueling 11 day self-supported backpack in one of the most remote places on Earth. My friend and I had just finished making dinner when we noticed this incredible purple hue in the sky... This journey required carrying a 60 pound pack between the high elevations of 13,000 - 17,000 ft. It was one of the most strenuous of my life as it was exhausting climbing at high altitude with the brutal pack weight. It wasn't easy fitting 11 days of food in one pack; I ended up losing nearly 10 pounds during the endeavor... June 2023 The dazzling subject of the photo is Jirishanca (6,094 m / 19,993 ft). Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Andes' and 'Hummingbird' in Quechua, Jirishanca is one of the most beautiful peaks on Earth and stood a remarkable 6,000' above our campsite. It's hard to articulate the magnitude of this imposing spire. Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/alpamayo-artesonraju-peru/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/paramount-pictures-peru.jpg Paramount Pictures Sunrise over the Andes as photographed from the summit of Nevado Pisco (18,871'). It wasn't easy photographing sunrise from just below 19,000' as we started climbing at midnight in order to reach the summit by dawn. Ironically, it was snowing at midnight so we were unsure if we would attempt the climb. We sporadically saw a few stars above the clouds so decided to go for it, and I'm grateful we did! It was a lengthy 6 hour climb in the dark as we had to navigate around numerous crevasses on the glacier. Some of the most iconic mountains on Earth can be viewed here. To the left is Alpamayo (19,512'), once voted the most beautiful mountain on Earth. To the right of Alpamayo is Artesonraju (19,768'), the mountain depicted in the Paramount Pictures logo. Further right is mighty Chacraraju (20,039'), one of the most difficult peaks in the Andes to climb. I spent over two hours on the summit doing photography and videography work, which became difficult in the zero degree weather. My hands eventually went numb but the view brought tears to my eyes. I live for days like this. Cordillera Blanca, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-sopris-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-sopris-colorado.jpg Sublime Sopris Alpenglow strikes Mount Sopris (12,965') and Capitol Peak (14,138') taken during a remarkable sunset in the Roaring Fork Valley. Despite standing under 13k ft, Sopris dominates the landscape and is one of the icons of the Elks. Capitol is perhaps my favorite 14er in the state and I've been fortunate to climb it twice. Most recently, my friend and I climbed the knife edge in the dark in order to photograph sunrise from the summit of Capitol, which was one of the most incredible mornings of my life. The remarkable light you see on Sopris and Capitol is known as 'gap light', in which the sun makes its way through a narrow gap between the clouds and the horizon to create this vibrant and beautiful work of art. Elk Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wildflowers-glacier-park-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/going-to-sun-road-fireweed-glacier-park.jpg Summertime Sublimity A beautiful grouping of Fireweed taken near Logan Pass in summer 2023. Was a crazy 48 hours given the trip started with a midnight wake up to climb Clements Mountain in the night to photograph sunrise from its summit. Following the climb I took a nap in the afternoon and then awoke again at midnight to climb Mount Grinnell to photograph sunrise from its summit. I was so tired I unintentionally fell asleep on some rocks on top of Grinnell, which will happen when you sleep 5 hours in a 48 hour span... This image was then taken at sunset following the Grinnell climb. If you look closely, you can see Bird Woman Falls in the middle left! Images have a lot more meaning when you put in the work to get them. To make sure everything was sharp in the image, I had to focus stack for the peak and flowers. Consistent wind gusts made doing so difficult as the flowers would rarely keep still. Patience paid off as there was a break in the wind for just the slightest moment. One of my favorite scenes at the 'Crown of the Continent'! As a photographer, images have a lot more meaning to me when I sacrifice so much to create them. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/peruvian-andes-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ends-of-the-earth-peru.jpg Ends of the Earth One of the most spectacular mornings of my life. An epic sunrise over the Andes taken from just below 18,000 ft. atop the summit of Yanapaccha (17,913'). Getting this image meant starting at 1:30 a.m. in the frigid night in order to reach the summit by dawn. The climb began with some steep snow and ice; was a special moment ice climbing in the middle of the night high up in the Andes. We reached the summit well before sunrise so we hunkered down in the snow until light arrived. It was cold... Yanapaccha has one of the best summit views of any mountain I've ever been on, and thankfully this cloud inversion was the icing on the cake! This sublime moment up high filled me with lots of emotions... Taken during a month long trip to the Peruvian Andes in June 2023. Cordillera Blanca, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/huascaran-andes-peru/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/king-of-the-andes-peru.jpg King of the Andes Sunrise over the Andes taken from just below 18,000 ft. atop the summit of Yanapaccha (17,913'). Getting this image meant starting at 1:30 a.m. in the brisk night in order to reach the summit by dawn. The climb began with some steep snow and ice; was a special moment ice climbing in the middle of the night high up in the Andes. We reached the summit well before sunrise so we hunkered down in the snow until light arrived. It was cold... Yanapaccha has one of the best summit views of any mountain I've ever been on, and thankfully this cloud inversion was the icing on the cake! The prominent peak in the image is Huascarán Sur, the tallest peak in Peru, at 6,768m / 22,205 ft. The peak to the left is Chopicalqui (20,846 ft.) - I was supposed to climb Chopi this past June but unfortunately was unable to summit due to too much early season snow. The plan is to return in 2024 to summit this beautiful peak. Cordillera Blanca, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/colorado-summer-wildflowers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorful-colorado-san-juans.jpg Colorful Colorado A dramatic sunset taken during a lengthy nighttime adventure. This image required a 12 mile roundtrip hike with nearly 3,000' of gain. I didn't start the hike till 6 p.m., which meant a fast pace the entire way in order to reach this scenic basin by sunset. I initially planned to photograph Wetterhorn Peak (14,021') but back towards the west were these incredible clouds over Coxcomb Peak (13,656'). Sometimes the best image is the one you least expect - if you aren't in the right place at the right time however, you miss out on these special but ephemeral moments in the mountains. Following sunset, I hiked out the six miles in the dark, arriving back at the trailhead at 11 p.m. This image required focus stacking and exposure blending, which made for a difficult shoot and a several hour edit. Focus stacking was required given I wanted every flower in the scene to be sharp. At the same time, I had to bracket my exposures to properly expose for the foreground (flowers) and the background (sky). To complicate things further, it was very windy which made it tricky to get every flower in focus. Thus, shooting at a quick shutter speed was paramount. All in all, I had to do all this while capturing this magnificent light which only lasted a minute or two. It's a beautiful thing when it all comes together into an image like this. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/cordillera-huayhuash-peru/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/touching-the-void-andes-peru.jpg Touching the Void One of my all-time favorite images, captured in one of the most remote corners of the Earth. This fiery sunset unfolded at 16,000 feet during an 11-day, self-supported trek in Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash. I carried a 60-pound pack the entire way, grinding up and down passes between 13,000 and 17,000 feet. The effort was relentless—I lost nearly 10 pounds over the course of the journey—but the rewards were unforgettable. Towering nearly 6,000 feet above camp rise the giants Yerupajá (21,768 ft), Peru's second-highest peak and one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth, Siula Grande (20,845 ft). The latter was made famous by Joe Simpson's legendary survival story, Touching the Void. Simpson and his partner, Simon Yates, camped at this very lake before their fateful climb. Knowing that history unfolded right here made the moment—and this image—even more powerful. Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/capitol-peak-sunrise-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/capitol-peak-sunrise-colorado.jpg Sunrise Atop Capitol Peak An epic sunrise over Satan's Ridgeline, Snowmass Mountain & the Maroon Bells taken from the summit of Capitol Peak (14,138'). Photographing sunrise atop my favorite peak in the state was something I've dreamt about but knew it would be a challenge given it would require climbing Capitol's infamous 'knife edge' in the night. My friend and I left the trailhead at 1 p.m. with forty pound packs and weren't sure what time we'd reach the summit of Capitol. We first summited K2 (13,664') and photographed a beautiful sunset on top. We then contemplated our plans given it was getting dark and we weren't yet sure what time we wanted to continue the climb. The route was illuminated by moonlight but we unintentionally fell asleep on some rocks, only to wake up around 2 a.m. By the time we woke up the moon had set and everything was pitch black… I'm amazed we fell asleep despite laying precariously on a small rocky ledge with a massive drop off a few feet away. Fortuitously, we photographed a vibrant milky way above Capitol and then got ready to climb.Despite having no visibility in the night, we knew our headlamps were strong and we had both climbed the peak before so were familiar with the route. Thus, we chose to continue on at 3:30 a.m. knowing we could always turn back if things got bad. The main event of the climb is the 'Knife Edge', a 150 ft wildly exposed section of ridge with thousand foot drop offs on both sides. It is common to straddle the knife edge, which was nerve racking in the dark. We safely navigated the rest of the route and reached the summit well before sunrise. Following sunrise, we made our way down, arriving back at the trailhead at 4 p.m., which concluded an epic 27 hour journey on one of Colorado's most savage peaks. During the endeavor, we consumed uncooked ramen, potato chips and oreos so we were ready for some real food! Grateful we had a safe journey and look forward to climbing Capitol again at some point! Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/peyto-lake-icefields-parkway-banff/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/peyto-lake-banff.jpg Peyto Lake & The Icefields Parkway A dramatic sunset taken high above Peyto Lake, an icon along the Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies. Slightly less famous than Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, Peyto Lake is just as beautiful and I climbed as high as I could to capture this unique vantage point of it. Was an action packed 24 hours as I started the day by getting up at 3 a.m. to climb a peak in the Bugaboos to photograph sunrise from up top. Once down, I drove a few hours back towards Banff, and climbed up this rocky knob to take this image at sunset. Following sunset, I replenished, took a few hour nap in the Moraine Lake parking lot, and started at midnight to climb Mount Temple (the highest peak in the area) to photograph sunrise from its summit. In the 24 hour span, I climbed three magnificent peaks with over 10,000 ft of vertical gain and some beautiful images to show for it! Banff National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lake-louise-banff/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lake-louise-sunrise.jpg Lake Louise Stillness A tranquil morning at Lake Louise. Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the icons of the Canadian Rockies. It sits right next to Moraine Lake, equally as impressive. There are several stunning lakes in this area, which can be seen from the summit of Mount Temple, which towers over the Lake Louise area. The climb was incredible and I was treated to one of the best views in Banff. Banff National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/moraine-lake-sunrise-banff/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/moraine-lake-morning-canada.jpg Moraine Lake Mornings Sunrise at famed Moraine Lake, taken in the fall of 2022. The lake is one of the most photographed lakes on Earth, and for good reason. Ironically, I almost missed getting up for this sunrise given the day prior, I left from the lake at midnight and climbed Mount Temple to photograph sunrise from the summit. Temple towers above Moraine Lake and offers arguably the best view in Banff. The climb ended up being a 14 hour journey so I returned to my van, knocked out, and then awoke the following morning to photograph this beautiful sunrise at Moraine Lake. Banff National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/moraine-lake-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/moraine-lake-dawn-canada.jpg Moraine Lake Magic Dawn glow illuminates magical Moraine Lake, taken in the fall of 2022. The lake is one of the most photographed lakes on Earth, and for good reason. Ironically, I almost missed getting up for this sunrise given the day prior, I left from the lake at midnight and climbed Mount Temple to photograph sunrise from the summit. Temple towers above Moraine Lake and offers arguably the best view in Banff. The climb ended up being a 14 hour journey so I returned to my van, knocked out, and then awoke the following morning to photograph this beautiful sunrise at Moraine Lake. Banff National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/yosemite-winter-el-cap/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/yosemite-winter-sunset-el-cap.jpg Winter Evenings in Yosemite Last light strikes El Cap, photographed from the summit of a high peak during a solo winter backpack in Yosemite. My goal was to camp up high to photograph sunset and sunrise - a unique way to photograph one of the world's most iconic places in winter - but the weather had other plans. After taking this image, an unexpected wind storm rolled in late that evening, partially destroying my tent at 3 a.m. The gusts were 50+ mph and the wind chill near zero. It was a mistake using my ultralight summer tent as snow kept blowing into the tent given there was no wind protection being exposed above tree line. My face stung from the blowing snow, but thankfully I had heavy duty winter gear to keep me fairly warm otherwise. I couldn't fall asleep so instead burrowed in my sleeping bag and watched 'The Alpinist' for a 3rd time, which I had downloaded on my phone... After an awful night laying in the tent, sunrise eventually came but the wind didn't relent. I was partially able to shoot sunrise but the wind and cold were too much to deal with. Melting snow to boil water was also not worth it in the heinous wind so I decided to pack up, put on the snowshoes and make my way down, returning to the car eight hours later. I then had to de-ice all the gear. Life up high in winter... A vertical version of this image can be seen here. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/many-glacier-national-park-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/many-glacier-panorama-montana.jpg Crown of the Continent (Contest Finalist) Morning light over one of the most beautiful places on Earth, photographed from the summit of a high peak in the Many Glacier area. Getting this image required starting just after 2 a.m. in order to reach the summit by sunrise. My friend and I were nervous climbing in the dark given this area is known to have one of the densest concentrations of grizzlies in the park. To our knowledge, we didn't see any although I'm sure we were seen... Numerous Glacier Park icons can be seen here - see if you can locate the famous Many Glacier Hotel below! The day turned into an epic 13 hour journey as we then continued on to climb Mount Henkel and Crowfeet Mountain. We ended up climbing 3 peaks with over 14 miles and nearly 6,000 ft. of gain! What I also love about this image is I've been fortunate enough to stand on the summit of several of the prominent peaks seen in this image. Most were climbed in the dark which is always an adventure! The panorama was created by stitching together six individual photos, resulting in a massive file packed with detail. Viewing this image as a large panorama is the best way to fully appreciate the detail and immensity of the scene. This image, along with this one, were named finalists in the 2023 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest. There were nearly 1,300 photos submitted from 300 photographers, so extremely grateful to have been chosen as a finalist, especially for multiple images! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-winter-aspen-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/winter-maroon-bells-first-light.jpg Maroon Bells Morning Light Morning light on the famed Maroon Bells, the most photographed peaks in North America. Photographing the Bells in winter is not easy given the road to access the area is closed. Instead of driving up to the lake in the summer and fall, you must skin up the road on skis for seven miles to set up camp on the snow. I then awoke at 5 a.m., put on on my ski boots - which were covered with ice - and skis to make my way to the lake. Without skis you posthole in the deep snow. Following sunrise I had to pack up the tent and gear and ski out the seven miles. There was no one else around - a special experience given the popularity of the lake. Compare this to the summer and fall when hundreds of photographers can simply drive in and line up every single morning to take this famous image. But if you want this image in unique conditions, you must ski in, snow camp and brave the cold to photograph these iconic peaks in a frosty winter coat. I'll take the solitude any day. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-winter/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/winter-maroon-bells-vertical.jpg Winter Bells A magical morning glow on the famed Maroon Bells, the most photographed peaks in North America. Photographing the Bells in winter is not easy given the road to access the area is closed. Instead of driving up to the lake in the summer and fall, you must skin up the road on skis for seven miles to set up camp on the snow. I then awoke at 5 a.m., put on on my ski boots - which were covered with ice - and skis to make my way to the lake. Without skis you posthole in the deep snow. Following sunrise I had to pack up the tent and gear and ski out the seven miles. There was no one else around - a special experience given the popularity of the lake. Compare this to the summer and fall when hundreds of photographers can simply drive in and line up every single morning to take this famous image. But if you want this image in unique conditions, you must ski in, snow camp and brave the cold to photograph these iconic peaks in a frosty winter coat. I'll take the solitude any day. A horizontal version of this image can be viewed here. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-winter-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/winter-maroon-bells.jpg Maroon Bells Winter A magical morning glow on the famed Maroon Bells, the most photographed peaks in North America. Photographing the Bells in winter is not easy given the road to access the area is closed. Instead of driving up to the lake in the summer and fall, you must skin up the road on skis for seven miles to set up camp on the snow. I then awoke at 5 a.m., put on on my ski boots - which were covered with ice - and skis to make my way to the lake. Without skis you posthole in the deep snow. Following sunrise I had to pack up the tent and gear and ski out the seven miles. There was no one else around - a special experience given the popularity of the lake. Compare this to the summer and fall when hundreds of photographers can simply drive in and line up every single morning to take this famous image. But if you want this image in unique conditions, you must ski in, snow camp and brave the cold to photograph these iconic peaks in a frosty winter coat. I'll take the solitude any day. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-alpenglow-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-dusk-dingboche.jpg Ama Dablam Alpenglow Alpenglow on mighty Ama Dablam as photographed from above 18,000 ft. I spent a few hours on the summit of this peak above the village of Chukhung given the views were incredible. I remember this evening being especially cold as a layer of ice began forming on my tripod and camera gear. Didn't help that I basically stayed still for a few hours while trying to operate the camera. I eventually descended in the night back to Chukhung were we then climbed Island Peak (20,305 ft) just a few days later. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/cholatse-himalaya-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cholatse-sunset-khumbu-nepal.jpg Khumbu Magic An incredible sunset over Cholatse, one of the most beautiful peaks on Earth. Cholatse stands 6,4440m / 21,128 ft tall and is seen throughout the Khumbu Region. Its impressive first ascent in 1982 was climbed by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell and John Roskelley. Cholatse is a very technical peak; more difficult than many of the surrounding peaks in the Khumbu. I was relaxing in the village of Lobuche when I noticed these beautiful clouds on the horizon. I immediately grabbed my down jacket and camera and sprinted up the highest hill I could find. Given I was at 16,500 ft I was out of breath while traversing the hillside but am grateful everything worked out. Ended up being one of the most beautiful sunsets of the entire trip! Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-park-montana-wildflowers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/glacier-national-park-wildflowers.jpg Paradise in Many Glacier A marvelous sunset in the Many Glacier area. The massive peak in the center of the image is Mt. Siyeh (10,014'), which I climbed in the dark to photograph sunrise from its summit. Those images can be viewed here and here. Right before taking this image, I noticed a large black bear foraging in a nearby meadow. a special site to take in. I then noticed these incredible clouds forming above the peaks, so had to resist the urge to keep watching the bear to capture these prominent flowers in front of the vibrant clouds. I won't forget the thousands of mosquitoes that were swarming simultaneously. Was tricky trying to keep the camera and tripod steady while being harassed by buzz, buzz, buzz... Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-shuksan-wildflowers-cascades/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-shuksan-wildflowers-cascades.jpg Cascade Beauty Evening light touches Mount Shuksan (9,131') during a three day backpacking trip in the Mt Baker area of the North Cascades in summer 2022. The Cascades are as spectacular as any mountain range I've visited in the lower 48 and I look forward to spending much more time amongst the glaciers and jagged peaks. The following day, I arose at 3 a.m. to photograph sunrise from the top of Ruth Mountains, which was an incredible view. That image can be viewed here. North Cascades, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/alaskan-fireweed-wildflower/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/alaskan-fireweed.jpg Wildflowers of Alaska A beautiful grouping of Alaskan Fireweed beneath the imposing peak of Caliban. Taken during an exhausting nine day backpacking trip in remote Northern Alaska, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. Gates of the Arctic lies entirely north of the Arctic Circle, and is often referred to as the greatest remaining wilderness in North America. More people visit the Grand Canyon in a single day than visit Gates in an entire year. One must be self sufficient here as there are no trails, infrastructure, etc. The only way to access the park is by bush plane. The park is part of the Brooks Range, which is the northernmost major mountain range on Earth. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/canadian-rockies-fall-color-assiniboine-larches/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-assiniboine-fall-sunrise.jpg First Light After a Grizzly Fright First light on Mount Assiniboine as shot just below the summit of a nearby peak, taken in the fall of 2022. We hiked up this same mountain the day prior to scout out the composition. We were pleased with the view so we returned to camp, which was several miles away, and set our alarms for 2 a.m. to hike back up the following morning in the dark. Just as we were near the summit we ran into four grizzlies: a mom and three cubs. Given it was still dark, I was unaware I had actually been walking straight towards the bears until I saw four sets of eyes staring at me. They were quite close - about 25 yards away - and the mom let out a small growl. Adrenaline through the roof, we slowly retreated to give them some space. At the same time this was happening the morning alpenglow was slowly starting to appear so I was hoping if the bears gave us enough room we'd still be able to take an image. Thankfully the mom led the cubs away and I was able to capture this incredible sunrise over one of the most beautiful peaks in Canada. The bears were off to the left side of the image. The main reason I wanted to visit in the fall was to take in the vibrant larch trees, which put on a show for a few weeks each year. Unlike aspens, larches grow in the alpine, which is awesome from a photography standpoint. Look forward to returning to this area in the fall of 2023! Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-assiniboine-reflection-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/assiniboine-sunrise-reflection.jpg Assiniboine Reflections First light on majestic Mount Assiniboine, taken in the fall of 2022. Assiniboine - known as the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies - is one of my all time favorite peaks to photograph and is one of the most iconic peaks in North America. Was a tiring four day backpacking trip as this was the only morning I wasn't starting around 3 a.m. to climb a nearby peak to photograph sunrise from the summit! During my three week trip to the region, I climbed 13 peaks with nearly 45,000 vertical feet of gain, and encountered 8 grizzly bears, including 7 in the night. All 13 peaks were climbed in the dark given I either had to photograph sunrise or sunset from a summit, which meant either climbing up or down in the dark. The trip was one of my all time favorites and I look forward to returning here in 2023. Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/jasper-national-park-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/jasper-national-park-sunset-canada.jpg Sunsets in Jasper A dramatic sunset over Mount Geikie and the Ramparts taken from the summit of an unnamed peak in Jasper National Park. This was a long day given I got up at 5 a.m. to photograph a beautiful sunrise and then we still had a ten mile hike out to get back to the trailhead. It was tempting to hike back out in the day but in the afternoon there were some beautiful clouds forming so we decided we'd risk it and stick around to photograph sunset, which meant hiking back most of the way in the dark. We wanted to climb high so we found a nearby peak and planned to photograph sunset from its summit. As you can see, our decision paid off with this spectacular light. The only downside to sticking around for sunset is we had an 8 mile hike back out in the dark through grizzly country. Covering the 8 miles was tiring and we moved as fast as we could, arriving back to the car just before midnight. Ironically I climbed this peak to photograph sunset light on Mount Edith Cavell in the other direction but the light was so spectacular in the west I had to capture both vistas! Jasper National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wildflowers-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/gates-of-the-arctic-wildflowers-alaska.jpg Above the Arctic Circle Blue hour in Gates of the Arctic taken after midnight during an exhausting nine day backpacking trip in remote northern Alaska. My tent was in the valley below so I climbed up this hill to photograph sunset. I didn't get back to the tent until 1 a.m. I then awoke just two hours later at 3 a.m. to climb up this same hill to photograph sunrise. I contemplated staying up high all night but it was quite chilly and I didn't have the proper gear with me so figured might as well get a nap in! The following day we got poured on, which meant we had to bushwhack through soaking wet, thick vegetation in grizzly country for hours in order to reach out terminus, where we'd reunite with the bush plane that dropped us off - our only way out. The prominent peaks in the image are The Maidens, giant granite slabs which tower above in the Aquarius Valley. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/gates-of-the-arctic-water-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/into-the-wild-alaska-horizontal.jpg Arctic Mornings An epic sunrise taken during an exhausting nine day backpacking trip in remote northern Alaska in the summer of 2022. This evening was a long one as I initially stayed up to photograph sunset at midnight (you read that correctly; sunset was at midnight due to our location above the arctic circle). I then went back to my tent, napped for a few hours, then awoke for sunrise and took this image around 4:30 a.m. Following sunrise, I returned to the tent, took another nap, then embarked on a twelve hour journey to climb one of the high peaks above camp - you can read about that epic journey here.The long days were one of my favorite aspects to this trip. We didn't always get clear weather but when we did it was magical to never see darkness. Instead, blue hour lasted from around 1 - 4 a.m., a unique experience to say the least. I did my best to stay awake every night, reversing my sleep schedule. It was worth it for sunrises like this one.A vertical version of this image can be seen here. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/alaskan-sunrise-gates-of-the-arctic/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/into-the-wild-alaska.jpg Into The Wild An epic sunrise taken during an exhausting nine day backpacking trip in one of the most remote places on Earth. This evening was a long one as I initially stayed up to photograph sunset at midnight (you read that correctly; sunset was at midnight due to our location above the arctic circle). I then went back to my tent, napped for a few hours, then awoke for sunrise and took this image at 4:30 a.m. Following sunrise, I returned to the tent, took another nap, then embarked on a twelve hour journey to climb one of the high peaks above camp - you can read about that epic journey here. Taking images were few have stepped foot is a surreal feeling. The long days were one of my favorite aspects to this trip. We didn't always get clear weather but when we did it was magical to never see darkness. Instead, blue hour lasted from around 1 - 4 a.m., a unique experience to say the least. I did my best to stay awake every night, reversing my sleep schedule. It was worth it for sunrises like this one. A horizontal version of this image can be seen here. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-sneffels-sunrise-panorama-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-sneffels-sunrise-panorama-new.jpg Mount Sneffels Sunrise Panorama Sunrise photographed from the summit of Mount Sneffels (14,155') taken during an epic 20 hour day of climbing. To make sure I summited by dawn I left shortly after midnight and climbed up for nearly five hours in the dark solo. Known as the 'Queen of the San Juans', Sneffels is one of the most iconic peaks in Colorado, and I've been fortunate to climb this beautiful mountain three times. Climbing the south slopes route in the dark wasn't too tricky but the main obstacle was wind. The 40 mph gusts made taking an image up top quite difficult. I ended up summiting almost 1.5 hours before sunrise but because the winds were so fierce, I hunkered down under a rock just below the summit. I nearly fell asleep doing so! At sunrise, I helped stabilize my tripod with some rocks, but was tricky given this panorama was composed by taking twelve individual images, resulting in a detail rich image best viewed as a large format fine art print. Even the iconic Telluride Ski Resort can be seen off in the distance.Following the Sneffels climb I made my way back down to the trailhead and took a nap. I then drove 1.5 hours to the Cimarrons by Ridgway and climbed Courthouse Mountain to photograph sunset from the summit, which I then down climbed in the dark. Courthouse only stands 12,152' tall, so was a much easier ascent than Sneffels. Aside from the short nap, I had been going for nearly 20 hours... As a photographer, images have a lot more meaning to me when I sacrifice so much to create them. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/colorado-rockies-rainbow/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/rainbows-in-the-rockies.jpg Rainbows in the Rockies An incredible moment captured deep in the Needle Mountains in the Weminuche Wilderness taken above 13,000 ft during a four day backpack in the summer of 2022. After a long day of bushwhacking my friend and I were looking for a good location to camp in the valley below when we noticed incredible clouds on the horizon. So, instead of setting up camp, we decided to scramble up rocky terrain with full packs to see how high we could get. I felt like I was going to throw up at times given we climbed as fast as we could, rarely stopping to catch our breaths. I thought about my mom on this ascent, telling myself "don't quit" just has she never quit when battling cancer… We jolted upward for about an hour when it started to rain. And then, all of a sudden, these two magnificent rainbows started to form so we threw down the packs and got out the camera gear as fast as we could. This amazing scene lasted only a minute or two. If we hadn't made the effort to get up here we may have never seen the rainbows from down in the valley. Following sunset, we found a suitable place to set up camp around 13k in the dark. We then woke up a few hours later, starting the climb of a nearby peak at 3 a.m. This was followed by three more adventure filled days. We worked hard to get this image and seeing everything crystalize put a massive smile on my face. This image represents what I love about mountain photography: exploring hard to reach locations and capturing rare moments that few see. It brings me joy to then bring back these special moments to share with others. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ruth-mountain-sunrise-north-cascades/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ruth-peak-sunrise-north-cascades.jpg Magic Up High Sunrise as shot from the summit of Ruth Mountain (7,115 ft) during a three day backpacking trip in the Mt Baker area of the North Cascades in summer 2022. Seeing the sun make its way above the neighboring peaks was one of the most magnificent vistas I've ever seen. We started climbing around 3 a.m. to make sure we summited by sunrise. There was some glacial travel although most of the route was fairly straightforward. Ruth is right near the scenic Mt. Baker and Shuksan and is an area I look forward to exploring more down the road. North Cascades, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/american-alps-north-cascades-washington/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/american-alps-north-cascades.jpg The American Alps First light on the rugged and spectacular North Cascades as shot near Sahale Glacier camp during a multi-day backpack in summer 2022. Often referred to as the "American Alps", the North Cascades are some of the most jagged and impressive mountains in the country. They offer exceptional alpine terrain and, in my opinion, are more intense than nearly all the mountains in the Lower 48. Fred Beckey, a climbing legend, pioneered most of the first ascents in the North Cascades. North Cascades National Park, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/banff-sunset-canadian-rockies/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-birdwood-smutwood-banff-canada.jpg Third Time's a Charm A glorious sunset in the Banff region, taken from the summit of a high peak in the fall of 2022, which required 40 miles of hiking and nearly 10,000 ft of gain all to get this image. This was one of the primary images I was after during my three week trip to the Canadian Rockies, and it required a great deal of perseverance... My friend and I had to climb this peak three times before we were satisfied with the light. Sunset was the time to be up there, which meant a six mile hike through grizzly country down in the dark. I wasn't content with the light we got the first two times so we decided to go a third time. Little did we know the trail closed the day of our third attempt due to a bluff charge by a grizzly... I was determined to figure out another way to get to the peak so we did some research and discovered you could access the peak from a different valley (outside of the grizzly closure). It required bushwhacking and a nearly 17 mile jaunt. So the very next day we made our way, summiting a third time and were finally rewarded with this beautiful sunset. Following dusk, we had 8.5 miles down in the dark, only to run into 3 grizzlies: a mom and two cubs. They were fairly close, and it was dark, but thankfully they minded their own business and we eventually made our way back to the trailhead, arriving at midnight (to our knowledge, these grizzlies were not the ones involved in the bluff charge). What an epic day... Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-siyeh-sunrise-panorama-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/roof-of-glacier-national-park-siyeh.jpg The Roof of Glacier Park Sunrise over Cracker Lake and the mighty peaks of Glacier taken from the summit of Mt. Siyeh (10,014'). This is an image I've wanted for a long time and it took a lot of work to get it. Getting up top this early meant leaving at 1:30 a.m. to climb in the dark for hours through grizzly country. I ran into a grizzly in the dark just below the summit... Thankfully the bear minded its own business but it certainly was a tense situation with low visibility. It's hard to articulate the magnitude of the drop below me. My tripod and camera were situated on a small ledge with nearly 4,000 vertical feet of drop all the way down to Cracker Lake. The north face of Siyeh is the Lower 48's biggest rock face (even bigger than El Cap!)! In order to capture this immense scale, I took six vertical images and stitched them into this panorama, resulting in a massive file packed with detail. Printing big is the best way to appreciate the immensity of such a grand view. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/siyeh-summit-dawn-glacier-park.jpg Sublime Siyeh Sunrise (Contest Finalist) Dawn glow on the high peaks of Glacier taken from the summit of Mt. Siyeh (10,014'). Getting this high this early meant leaving the car at 1:30 a.m. to hike and climb in the dark for hours through grizzly country. I ran into a grizzly just below the summit. Thankfully it minded its own business but it certainly was a tense situation with it still being dark...It's hard to articulate the magnitude of the drop below me. My tripod and camera were situated on a small ledge with nearly 4,000 vertical feet of drop all the way down to the Cracker Lake basin. The north face of Siyeh is the Lower 48's biggest rock face (even bigger than El Cap!). This is one of the best views I've had in the park. This image will be featured on the front cover of the official 2025 Glacier National Park Calendar! The calendar will be sold throughout the national park and online. the image was also named the 2nd place finalist in the 2023 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest. There were nearly 1,300 photos submitted from 300 photographers, so extremely grateful to have been chosen as a finalist, especially for multiple images! Crown of the Continent was the other finalist. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/khumbu-valley-sunset-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/khumbu-valley-sunset-water.jpg Taboche on Fire A spectacular evening in the famed Khumbu Region of Nepal. The jagged peak high above is Taboche (6,495m / 21,309 ft). The valleys would often fill with clouds around sunset but occasionally a gap would appear, revealing magnificent peaks high above. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lobuche-high-camp-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/himalaya-high-camp-nepal.jpg Himalayan High Camps A magnificent sunset over Nuptse (7,861m / 25,791 ft) and Lhotse (8,516m / 27,940 ft), two of the highest mountains on Earth, shot above the Lobuche East Peak high camp. Lobuche East was one of the two 6,000m peaks I climbed during my trip to Nepal and prior to the summit push, we spent a night at high camp, nestled around 16,000'. After taking the image, I scrambled down to camp, ate dinner provided by our incredible sherpas, and then took a quick nap before starting the climb at 12:30 a.m. We then summited Lobuche East around 4 a.m. as I was treated to one of the best views of my life. See here for that stunning view from Lobuche. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dingboche-sunrise-khumbu-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dingboche-sunrise-khumbu.jpg Khumbu Sunrise Dawn light over the dynamic duo of Taboche (21,309') and Cholatse (21,129) taken near 16,000'. Based in the village of Dingboche, I started around 3 a.m. to ensure I got high enough by sunrise. Temps were quite chilly in the dark so hand warmers and proper gear were essential to staying warm, as well as to keep the camera batteries from freezing. When you head to the Everest area, Taboche and Cholatse are two of the most beautiful peaks in the area and are seen throughout the majority of the trek. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/himalayan-glaciers/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/largest-glacier-in-the-himalaya.jpg Longest Glacier in the Himalaya Dusk glow on the mighty Himalaya as shot from the summit of an 18,200 ft peak in the Gokyo region of Nepal. This was one of the top images I wanted from the trip but I knew getting it at sunset would be tricky. The nearest village is Gokyo, which is located all the way at the other end of the Ngozumpa glacier. This glacier is the longest in the entire Himalaya at 22 miles long. I knew the best light was at sunset, but that meant a nearly six mile descent in the dark back to Gokyo. I made it below the peak by midday and the scenery was too incredible to leave. So I decided I'd continue up and climb the peak and stay for sunset, which would mean a very late night in the cold. But I knew it'd be worth it. The view from the top was one of the best I had as you could see four of the six highest mountains on Earth along with the spectacular Gokyo lakes below. Operating the camera up top was very difficult as the wind chill was near zero. My right cheek became numb from the heinous wind but I was determined to stay up there for the light. I knew I'd warm up once I got down anyways. Everything worked out and I arrived back at Gokyo around 10 pm. This was the end of an epic three day span in which I did back to back to back night climbs. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/gokyo-ri-sunset-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/gokyo-ri-sunset-nepal.jpg Gokyo Ri Sunset Dusk light over Cholatse (6,440m / 21,129 ft) and the towering Himalaya, seen from the summit of Gokyo Ri (5,357m / 17,575 ft). From this perch, you can take in four of the six highest mountains on Earth—a truly breathtaking panorama. It took two summit attempts to capture this moment. On my first night, I endured over an hour in the freezing cold on top, only to be swallowed by clouds and forced to hike back down to Gokyo in darkness without a single image. Determined, I climbed again the following evening, and this time persistence was rewarded: the vibrant Gokyo Lakes and the vast Ngozumpa Glacier shimmered below in the fading light.The following evening I did another night climb, which took nearly seven hours. Going for back-to-back-to-back night adventures above 17,000 feet was a draining task—but persistence paid off. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/everest-sunset-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/everest-sunset.jpg 8000'er Alpenglow Alpenglow on Everest, Lhotse and Makalu - the 1st, 4th, and 5th highest mountains on Earth - photographed from above 18,000 ft. on a very cold evening. In order to photograph last light on Everest, I knew I had to get up high, which meant a late night of hiking down in the cold. It was a tiring few days as this was the end of back to back to back evening adventures. Being above 17,000' for that long in the cold took a toll on my body. It's amazing how long the 8000'ers hold light following sunset. This must have been 20 minutes past sunset, but because these peaks are so tall, they hold this vibrant alpenglow well past sunset. Everest (29,029') is in the center of the image with Lhotse (27,940') to its right and then Makalu (27,838') on the furthest right. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-assiniboine-canada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-assiniboine-sunrise-nublet-vertical.jpg Crown Jewel of Canada Sunrise over Mount Assiniboine, one of the most spectacular peaks in Canada. This is one of my most popular images with Assiniboine towering over three brilliant alpine lakes and a sea of gold larches. Getting the image required climbing the same mountain four different times, in the dark. This meant traversing through grizzly country for hours in the night. Not ideal… On the last day I ran into four grizzlies, a mom and three cubs at 5 a.m. The sow growled but thankfully went off with her cubs. Nothing like seeing four sets of eyes staring at you from twenty yards away to get the adrenaline going! A horizontal version of this image can be viewed here. Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/capitol-peak-fall-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/capitol-peak-fall-sunset.jpg Gold Standard of Colorado A marvelous sunset surrounding Capitol Peak (14,138'), taken in the fall of 2022. Capitol is one of the most iconic peaks in the state and is often considered the most dangerous 14er in Colorado. In July 2023, I climbed the infamous 'Knife Edge' in the dark in order to photograph sunrise from the summit of Capitol. The 'Knife Edge' is a 150 ft. wildly exposed section of ridge with thousand foot drop offs on both sides. To my knowledge, there have only been a few people to climb the route in the dark and photograph sunrise from up top so was a special experience to make it all happen! On this image, persistence paid off as I shot the same composition the previous night but had no luck with clouds, so stuck around another day for this incredible scene. Fall in Colorado is breathtakingly beautiful. Capitol is also beautiful when covered in snow, which I got to photograph in the spring of 2022 during a three day backcountry ski trip. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/everest-nuptse-alpenglow/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/kala-patthar-alpenglow-everest.jpg Last Light on Everest The roof of the world. Mt. Everest (8850m / 29,035 ft) stands majestic, captured from the summit of Kala Patthar (18,519 ft). What an unforgettable night it was, photographing the highest peak on Earth! I set out from the village of Gorakshep in the afternoon, ascending to the summit, where I spent three awe-inspiring hours immersed in the breathtaking panorama. With temperatures plunging into the single digits, every layer was essential—but the sheer beauty of the moment made the cold an afterthought. After capturing the scene, I embarked on a frigid nighttime descent, trekking for a few hours back to the village of Gorakshep under a sky ablaze with stars.I will be climbing Mt. Everest from the lesser climbed Tibetan North Side in Spring 2025. A landscape version of this image can be viewed here and a panoramic version here. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/kala-patthar-alpenglow-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/kala-patthar-alpenglow.jpg Kala Patthar Alpenglow The roof of the world. Mount Everest (8848m / 29,035 ft) stands majestic, captured from the summit of Kala Patthar (18,519 ft). What an unforgettable night it was, photographing the highest peak on Earth! I set out from the village of Gorakshep in the afternoon, ascending to the summit, where I spent three awe-inspiring hours immersed in the breathtaking panorama. With temperatures plunging into the single digits, every layer was essential—but the sheer beauty of the moment made the cold an afterthought. This image is a seamless blend of five long-exposure photographs, meticulously stitched together to create a richly detailed composition—best appreciated as a large-format fine art print. After capturing the scene, I embarked on a frigid nighttime descent, trekking for a few hours back to the village of Gorakshep under a sky ablaze with stars. I will be climbing Mt. Everest from the lesser climbed Tibetan North Side in Spring 2025. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here and a panoramic version here. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/kala-patthar-everest-sunset-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/kala-patthar-sunset-nepal.jpg Everest Alpenglow The roof of the world. Mount Everest (8848m / 29,035 ft) stands majestic, captured from the summit of Kala Patthar (18,519 ft). What an unforgettable night it was, photographing the highest peak on Earth! I set out from the village of Gorakshep in the afternoon, ascending to the summit, where I spent three awe-inspiring hours immersed in the breathtaking panorama. With temperatures plunging into the single digits, every layer was essential—but the sheer beauty of the moment made the cold an afterthought.This image is a seamless blend of four long-exposure photographs, meticulously stitched together to create a richly detailed composition—best appreciated as a large-format fine art print. After capturing the scene, I embarked on a frigid nighttime descent, trekking for a few hours back to the village of Gorakshep under a sky ablaze with stars.I will be climbing Mt. Everest from the lesser climbed Tibetan North Side in Spring 2025. Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/most-beautiful-mountain-on-earth.jpg Sunrise from 20K First light on Ama Dablam and the mighty Himalaya taken from the summit of Island Peak (6189m / 20,305 ft). Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya', Ama Dablam is one of the most iconic peaks on Earth, and I climbed the peak in November 2023 on a monthlong expedition. See here. Standing on the summits of both Island and Ama were two of the happiest experiences of my life but also the most difficult. To summit Island by dawn we started climbing at 11:45 p.m. the prior evening, which meant having to withstand frigid conditions up high for hours in the dark. The summit was so small I had to be tied into a snow anchor while shooting. It was tricky making sure I didn't knock my camera and tripod off the mountain given everything was icy and I was drained. At 20,000' there is roughly 45% of the air pressure relative to sea level, which presents difficult shooting conditions. You're very tired but need to keep focus. Your hands are numb, your batteries die within minutes in the cold and your body is worn out given you've been climbing for the past 6-7 hours. Everything is hard… But so worth it. This is one of my all time favorite images and is an image I've wanted for the past few years. It was the top objective from my 2022 trip to Nepal and am grateful we were able to get up there safely by sunrise. A huge thanks to my friends Lakpa Dorji Sherpa, Tenji Sherpa & Caitlin Charlton for their help in making it happen A horizontal version of this image is available here. Island Peak, Nepal (20,305') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/himalayan-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/himalayan-sunset.jpg Himalayan Sunset Sunset over Ama Dablam and the Himalaya as shot from a rocky peak around 17,000 ft. I was based at Lobuche Base camp in preparation for our climb of Lobuche East (6,119m / 20,075 ft), and found a rocky nub to head up to photograph sunset. Following the shoot, I had to head back to camp and rest up as we were beginning the climb just a few hours later that night! Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/island-peak-sunrise-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/island-peak-sunrise-nepal.jpg Where Earth Touches Sky First light on Ama Dablam and the mighty Himalaya taken from the summit of Island Peak (6189m / 20,305 ft). Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya', Ama Dablam is one of the most iconic peaks on Earth, and I climbed the peak in November 2023 on a monthlong expedition. See here. Standing on the summits of both Island and Ama were two of the happiest experiences of my life but also the most difficult. To summit Island by dawn we started climbing at 11:45 p.m. the prior evening, which meant having to withstand frigid conditions up high for hours in the dark. The summit was so small I had to be tied into a snow anchor while shooting. It was tricky making sure I didn't knock my camera and tripod off the mountain given everything was icy and I was drained. At 20,000' there is roughly 45% of the air pressure relative to sea level, which presents difficult shooting conditions. You're very tired but need to keep focus. Your hands are numb, your batteries die within minutes in the cold and your body is worn out given you've been climbing for the past 6-7 hours. Everything is hard… But so worth it. Island Peak is one of the most popular peaks in Nepal and you can view the huge line of climbers making their way up far below. We were the first ones to summit that day and descending was a mess given there is only one fixed line and heaps of climbers were all trying to come up at once. It was somewhat similar to the infamous Hillary Step photo on Everest taken by Nimsdai. This is one of my all time favorite images and is an image I've wanted for the past few years. It was the top objective from my 2022 trip to Nepal and am grateful we were able to get up there by sunrise. A huge thanks to my friends Lakpa Dorji Sherpa, Tenji Sherpa & Caitlin Charlton for their help in making it happen. A vertical version of this image is available here. Island Peak, Nepal (20,305') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lobuche-east-sunrise-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lobuche-peak-sunrise-nepal.jpg Life at Altitude Dawn light on the most beautiful mountains on Earth taken near the summit of Lobuche East Peak (6,119m / 20,075 ft). In order to get in position for this image we started climbing at 12:30 a.m. and made our way up the fixed lines past gnarly terrain in the frigid cold and darkness. We summited a bit early at 4 a.m. so had to hunker down in zero degree temps until sunrise arrived at 6 a.m. This proved difficult as the summit was tiny, which meant I had to be tied into a snow anchor on the summit with my camera gear, making sure I didn't fall or knock anything off. Following the shoot, we rappelled off the summit and made our way down. At 20,000' there is roughly 45% of the air pressure relative to sea level, which makes everything tough. You're very tired but need to keep focus. Your hands are numb, your batteries die within minutes in the cold and your body is worn out given you've been climbing for the past 5-6 hours. Everything is hard… But so worth it. This image was created by stitching together four vertical images, which results in a massive file packed with detail. Everest Region, Nepal (20,000') https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/moody-ama-dablam-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/moody-ama-dablam.jpg Mighty Ama Dablam Last light touches Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349 ft), which means "Mother's Necklace" in local Nepali. Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya', Ama Dablam is one of the most iconic peaks on Earth, and I was fortunate enough to climb the peak in November 2023 on a monthlong expedition. See here. I spent 7 days above 19,000 ft. which took a toll on my body as I used no supplemental oxygen at altitude. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 20+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold). Operating a camera above 20,000' in -20 degree wind chill was as brutal as you'd think... Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/ama-dablam-dusk-nepal/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/ama-dablam-dusk.jpg Matterhorn of the Himalaya Last light on Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349 ft), as shot from up high at 18,500 ft. I spent three hours above 18k taking in the beautiful transition of light shooting sunset, dusk and astro. It wasn't easy doing so with temps in the single digits but thankfully I was prepared with heavy layers. Following the shoot, I headed down in the dark for a few hours to arrive back at Gorakshep. Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya', Ama Dablam is one of the most iconic peaks on Earth, and I was fortunate enough to climb the peak in November 2023 on a monthlong expedition. See here. I spent 7 days above 19,000 ft. which took a toll on my body as I used no supplemental oxygen at altitude. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 20+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold). Operating a camera above 20,000' in -20 degree wind chill was as brutal as you'd think... Everest Region, Nepal https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-assiniboine-sunrise-canadian-rockies/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-assiniboine-sunrise-nublet.jpg Nature's Palette Sunrise over Mount Assiniboine, one of the most spectacular peaks in Canada. This is one of my most popular images with Assiniboine towering over three brilliant alpine lakes and a sea of gold larches. Getting the image required climbing the same mountain four different times, in the dark. This meant traversing through grizzly country for hours in the night. Not ideal… On the last day I ran into four grizzlies, a mom and three cubs at 5 a.m. The sow growled but thankfully went off with her cubs. Nothing like seeing four sets of eyes staring at you from twenty yards away to get the adrenaline going! This image was created by stitching together four individual photos, resulting in a massive file packed with detail. A vertical version of this image can be viewed here. Banff, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-temple-sunrise-canadian-rockies/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-temple-sunrise-banff.jpg The Most Beautiful View in Banff A memorable sunrise shot from the summit of Mount Temple (11,627'), the tallest peak in the Lake Louise area and one of the most iconic peaks in Canada. In a 24 hour span, I climbed three peaks in the area - & all in the dark - with 10,000 vertical ft of climbing. To get this image I left the Moraine Lake parking lot at midnight and climbed for nearly six hours in the dark to reach the summit by sunrise. Was a bit nerve-racking given I was traveling solo through grizzly country in the dark. As you can see though, I was greeted to an epic view from the summit. Few photograph Banff from the highest parts of the park, which reveal truly spectacular views. The summit view is one of the best I've had, as you stand 5,500 feet above Moraine Lake and are greeted to an endless sea of snow capped peaks. Doing it in the fall had the added beauty of the larch-filled valleys of gold below. This was the last day of my three week trip to the Canadian Rockies in the fall of 2022. I look forward to returning in 2023. Banff National Park, Canada https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/reynolds-mountain-sunrise-panorama-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/hidden-lake-from-up-high.jpg Hidden Lake From Up High (Contest Finalist) Sunrise over spectacular Hidden Lake taken from the summit of Reynolds Mountain (9,130'). Started the climb at 3 a.m. in order to shoot sunrise from the summit. Was an epic weekend as I initially climbed Haystack Butte to photograph sunset from up top. That same evening I climbed through the night to shoot sunrise the next morning from atop Mount Siyeh. Hadn't slept in nearly 30 hours so got a lengthy nap in. I then awoke in the middle of the night to climb Reynolds. All in all, summited three peaks with 9,000' gain and nearly 21 hours of action with just a few hours of sleep. When you get views like this it's well worth it! If you're not familiar with Reynolds Mountain, this image will likely conjure up memories as it's one of the prominent peaks above Logan Pass. This image was also named a finalist in the 2022 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest. There were nearly 2,000 photos submitted from 500 photographers, so extremely grateful to have been selected as a finalist! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/arrigetch-peaks-panorama-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/atop-the-arctic.jpg Atop the Arctic I dream of moments like this. Dusk glow on the jagged Arrigetch Peaks taken from a high summit around midnight during a nine-day backpacking trip, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. At 7 p.m. I left my tent nearly 4,000 feet below in the valley and reached the summit just before midnight, adrenaline through the roof. It was one of the most stunning views I've ever seen—pure, untamed wilderness stretching endlessly before me. As awesome as the views were, the actual climb was awful: loose boulders for miles. I lost my footing at 2 a.m. tumbling down five feet until the right side of my head smashed into a boulder. My right cheek and mouth were quite swollen and bloody and I had cuts on my arms and legs. Despite the fall it could have been a lot worse as I was in one of the most remote places in North America. Despite having a raging headache and having gotten blood on my backpack and camera, I didn't want to miss sunrise which came at 4 a.m. Sunrise was another incredible view, and I eventually descended to camp, arriving at 8 a.m., thirteen hours after the adventure began. This night will always stick with me. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/arrigetch-peaks-sunrise-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/arrigetch-valley-sunrise-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska.jpg Majestic Arctic Mornings Sunrise light hits the rugged Arrigetch Peaks, shot near 3:30 a.m. during a nine day backpacking trip in August 2022, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. I stayed up till 1 a.m. to photograph sunset, then took a quick nap, then awoke at 3 a.m. to photograph dawn and sunrise. Later that day, pulling another all nighter to climb one of the peaks and was rewarded with an epic sunrise.Gates of the Arctic lies entirely north of the Arctic Circle, and is often referred to as the greatest remaining wilderness in North America. More people visit the Grand Canyon in a single day than visit Gates in an entire year. One must be self sufficient here as there are no trails, infrastructure, etc. The park is part of the Brooks Range, which is the northernmost major mountain range on Earth. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/arrigetch-peaks-sunset-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/caliban-sunset-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska.jpg Midnight in the Arctic Sunset light strikes the mighty Arrigetch Peaks as shot from a high summit around midnight during a nine day backpacking trip in August 2022, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. The prominent peak in the image is Caliban, one of the most impressive peaks I've ever seen. At 7 p.m. I left my tent nearly 4,000 feet below in the valley and reached the summit of this unnamed peak just before midnight. I stayed on the summit until 1:30 a.m. and eventually returned to camp the following morning at 8 a.m. after shooting sunrise at 4 a.m. The view you see here is only one portion of the view as I was greeted to 360 degree views from the summit. I'd rank the views from this summit as one of the best I've ever had. Jagged peaks and untouched terrain roam throughout the Brooks Range for hundreds of miles. Gates of the Arctic is truly one of the remaining true wilderness areas in all of North America. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maidens-gates-of-the-arctic-park-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/maidens-sunrise-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska.jpg Sunrise in the Aquarius First light strikes the majestic Maidens, taken during a nine day backpacking trip in August 2022, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. I hiked a few thousand feet to reach this spot for sunset and got back to my tent around 1 a.m. I wasn't too thrilled with my sunset images so I decided to give it another go for sunrise, rising at 2:30 a.m. to hike back up to this ridge to shoot again. Thankfully persistence paid off, and was a precursor for the trip in that each night I did my best to stay awake when the light was best. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/arrigetch-peaks-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wichmann-tower-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska.jpg Dusk Over the Arrigetch Dusk glow over some of the gnarliest peaks I've ever seen, as shot from a high summit around 1:30 a.m. during a nine day backpacking trip in August 2022, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. Wichmann Tower looms in the middle while Badile Peak looms left. I was camped nearly 4,000 feet below in the valley and wanted to photograph these jagged peaks from up high so departed camp at 7 p.m. to climb for hours to photograph sunset and dusk from up high. Unfortunately had a fall on the down climb but was then able to shoot sunrise a few hours later at 4 a.m. Miss those long Alaskan days... Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/gates-of-the-arctic-sunrise-panorama-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/arrigetch-peaks-sunrise-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska.jpg A Sunrise I'll Never Forget One of the craziest evenings of my life in one of the most remote places on Earth. Departed camp at 7 p.m. to climb a high, unnamed peak to photograph sunset from the summit at midnight (sunset was at midnight due to our location north of the arctic circle). The view from the top was one of the best I've ever had, and following sunset, had to down climb a heinous, loose boulder field for hours. I lost my footing at 2 a.m. tumbling down five feet until the right side of my head smashed into a boulder. My right cheek and mouth were quite swollen and bloody and I had cuts on my arms and legs. Despite the fall it could have been a lot worse... After laying down for a few minutes, I was able to limp my way down the mountain to a ridge where this image was taken. My friend Chris Denu was there for me to assist on the descent. By the time I arrived on the ridge it was almost time for sunrise at 4 a.m! Despite having a raging headache and having gotten blood on my backpack and camera, I didn't want to miss this incredible vantage point. Thankfully had the mental strength to take this panorama, which was created by stitching together six individual images, resulting in a massive file packed with detail. Following the shoot, I descended to camp, arriving at 8 a.m., thirteen hours after the adventure started and immediately fell asleep... Taking images where few have stepped foot is a surreal feeling. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/arrigetch-reflection-gates-of-the-arctic-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/arrigetch-peaks-reflection-gates-of-the-arctic-alaska.jpg Arrigetch Peaks Sunrise Reflection Sunrise light on the jagged Arrigetch Peaks, shot around 3:30 a.m. during a nine day backpacking trip in August 2022, which required multiple bush plane flights and a full day of bushwhacking just to access the area. Was a wild evening as I stayed up till 1 a.m. to photograph sunset, then took a quick nap, then awoke at 3 a.m. to photograph dawn and sunrise. Later that day, pulling another all nighter to climb one of the peaks and was rewarded with an epic sunrise. Gates of the Arctic lies entirely north of the Arctic Circle, and is often referred to as the greatest remaining wilderness in North America. One must be self sufficient here as there are no trails, infrastructure, etc. The only way to access the park is by bush plane. The park is part of the Brooks Range, which is the northernmost major mountain range on Earth. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-sunrise-aspen-highlands/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/maroon-bells-sunrise-aspen-highlands.jpg Sunrise Atop Aspen Highlands Sunrise hits the famed Maroon Bells (14,156') taken from the summit of Highland Peak, above the Aspen Highlands ski resort. Rather than capturing the most photographed mountains in the U.S. from the usual low angles, I wanted to showcase these iconic peaks from a unique perspective. Doing so entailed climbing solo for five hours in the dark with over 4,000 feet of gain. I started hiking at midnight from the base of Aspen Highlands with a 35 lb. backpack loaded with my skis, boots, ice axe, crampons, etc. My timing for this big mission wasn't the best as the lower half of the ski resort had already melted out, so I had to hike up in trail runners with all the ski gear on my back. Eventually the snow returned and I strapped on the ski boots and crampons and booted up with skis still on the pack. Climbing the narrow ridge atop Loge Peak and Highland Bowl was riveting in the dark and it was an incredible experience to have the entire resort to myself. Following sunrise, I skied down as far as I could: halfway... When I hit mud and dirt, I transitioned back to trail runners and threw the skis and boots back on the pack. The effort was well worth it in order to capture a rare view of one of the country's most spectacular viewpoints. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/capitol-peak-sunset-aspen-snowmass-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/capitol-peak-snowmass-sunset-colorado.jpg Capitol Peak Solitude Sunset light on Capitol Peak (14,130') taken from the summit of Mt. Daly during a grueling three day spring ski tour. In July 2023, I climbed Capitol's infamous 'Knife Edge' in the dark in order to photograph sunrise from its summit. To my knowledge, there have only been a few people to climb the route in the dark and photograph sunrise from up top so was a special experience to make it all happen! On this journey, I backpacked in with a 60 pound pack as I started off in trail runners, carrying my skis, boots, ice axe, crampons & camera gear, which made for a slog! Getting to where this image was taken required climbing the ridge you see in the image; I had to then down-climb the ridge in the dark and arrived to my tent just before midnight. No water was available so uncooked ramen was devoured at 1 a.m. I then arose at 5 a.m. the following the morning to shoot sunrise. I then skied back down to Capitol Lake (as seen in the bottom right) and when the trail returned to mostly dirt, threw the ski gear back on my pack and eventually returned to the car several hours later. Was completely wiped out from the journey but having some of the most beautiful mountains in the state all to yourself is hard to beat! Capitol is also dramatic in the fall when the aspen groves surrounding the peak turn to a marvelous yellow and orange. Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/maroon-bells-sunset-aspen-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/snowy-maroon-bells-colorado.jpg The Bells From Up High Sunset light hits the famed Maroon Bells (14,156') as shot from the summit of a high peak in the Elk Mountains during a grueling three day backpack in May 2022. Backpacked in with a nearly 60 pound pack as I started off in trail runners, carrying my skis, boots, ice axe, crampons, etc. which made for a slog! Getting to where this image was shot required a fun Class III climb on a fairly exposed ridge line the evening of day two; had to then down-climb the ridge in the dark and arrived to my tent just before midnight. Finished dinner at 1 a.m. and then arose at 5 a.m. the following the morning to shoot sunrise. I then ski'd back down to Capitol Lake and when the trail returned to mostly dirt, threw the ski gear back on my pack and eventually returned to the car several hours later. Was completely wiped out from the journey but having some of the most beautiful mountains in the state all to yourself is hard to beat! Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/two-medicine-sunset-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/two-medicine-sunset-glacier-national-park.jpg Sunset High Above Two Medicine Sunset taken from the summit of Chief Lodgepole Peak in the Two Medicine area of Glacier National Park. This day turned into quite the adventure as I was initially supposed to climb Reynolds Mountain near Logan Pass but when I attempted to enter the park mid day the park was so busy they weren't letting new visitors in. My plan was thwarted... I then quickly brainstormed other places to go given I wanted to photograph sunset from atop a high summit. Unable to get into the main part of the park I decided to drive all the way around to Two Medicine and go for Chief Lodgepole Peak, a nontechnical peak with a lot of mileage. I ended up starting the hike at 4:30 p.m. and arrived back at my car at 1 a.m. I covered nearly 16 miles and thankfully made it in time to shoot this marvelous sunset from the summit of Lodgepole. On the way down, near midnight, I stumbled into a massive bull moose who wasn't too thrilled to encounter me during his sleep. While grunting towards me, he went on his way, and was also the fourth moose I encountered on this hike. At the start of the day, wasn't planning to end up in Two Medicine but you never know how things will shake out! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/going-to-the-sun-road-glacier-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/going-to-sun-road-glacier-park.jpg Above The Clouds A picturesque day in Glacier taken in the autumn. Majestic Mount Oberlin rises above a cloud inversion, which blanketed the lower elevations of the park. Oberlin is one of my favorite peaks to climb and some of my favorite images have been taken atop its summit. This image was taken the same day as one of my most popular images - Volcanic Sunrise. Starting with sunrise, the weather was dramatic all day long, making for a special day in my favorite national park! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lake-josephine-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/lake-josephine-glacier-national-park.jpg Mornings in Many Glacier Sunrise light on Mount Gould and Lake Josephine, taken near the beginning of the Grinnell Glacier trail. I first climbed Mount Gould back in 2020, and recently climbed it again in September 2023. I wanted to take it up a notch from my first climb so this time I started at 2 a.m. to climb the entire route solo in the dark in order to photograph sunrise from atop its magnificent summit. (Those images will be uploaded to the site soon). It's hard to know how long climbing a peak in the dark will take so I typically err on the conservative side. I arrived at the summit with almost two hours to spare before sunrise so I found a rock and proceeded to take a nap until sunrise arrived. It was freezing on the summit as a layer of ice coated all the rocks, so wasn't the best quality sleep... It ended up being an incredible sunrise over Grinnell Glacier; hard work pays off! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/many-glacier-sunrise-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/swiftcurrent-falls-glacier-national-park.jpg Montana Mornings A dramatic sunrise above Swiftcurrent Falls in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. This image required taking one exposure to freeze the water and another to properly expose the sky. The images are then blended together to create one of my favorite scenes in the park. With its vibrant lakes, jagged peaks and abundant wildlife, Glacier is my favorite national park and one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/logan-pass-sunrise-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/logan-pass-sunrise-glacier-national-park.jpg Sunrise Over Going to the Sun A magnificent sunrise over Going to the Sun Mountain shot near Logan Pass in September 2021. Storm clouds moved through the park that morning, dumping rain shortly thereafter I took this image. At first it didn't appear any light would pass through and then all of a sudden... boom! This magnificent only lasted a short while - if you aren't in the right place at the right time you miss it. I had to shoot the same composition at multiple exposures in order to properly expose for the foreground and sky. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/el-capitan-sunset-yosemite-winter/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/el-cap-sunset-winter.jpg Last Light on El Cap Last light strikes El Cap, photographed from the summit of a high peak during a solo winter backpack high up in Yosemite in Jan 2022. My goal was to camp on the summit and photograph sunset and sunrise - a unique way to photograph one of the world's most iconic places in winter - but the weather had other plans. After taking this image, an unexpected wind storm rolled in late that evening, partially destroying my tent at 3 a.m. The gusts were 55-60 mph and the wind chill near zero. Snow blew into the tent relentlessly as I had no wind protection being exposed on the summit. My face stung from the blowing wind and snow, but thankfully I had heavy duty winter gear to keep me fairly warm otherwise. After a horrendous night of sleep, sunrise eventually came but the wind didn't relent. I was partially able to shoot sunrise but the wind and cold were too much to deal with. Melting snow to boil water was also not worth it in the heinous wind so I decided to pack up, put on the snowshoes and make my way down, returning to the sprinter van eight hours later. I arrived back at the van to discover my water lines frozen. Life up high in winter... A horizontal version of this image can be seen here. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wildflowers-gore-range-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/gore-range-flowers.jpg Summertime in Colorado An idyllic summer day in the Gore Range near Vail/Summit County. Taken during a three day backpack, which featured tremendous wildflowers and dozens of mountain goats! The trip was a tiring one as I couldn't start the backpack until the night prior so I covered the eight miles in the dark and didn't get to camp until midnight. Just a few hours thereafter, awoke to photograph this beautiful morning light. The prominent peaks make up the magnificent Zodiac Ridge, which I hope to climb one day. See here and here for additional images from this beautiful area. Summit County, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/gore-range-sunrise-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/zodiac-ridge-sunrise-gore-range.jpg Mornings in the Rockies Morning light illuminates the Zodiac Ridge and the rugged Gore Range near Vail/Summit County. Taken during a three day backpack, which featured tremendous wildflowers and dozens of mountain goats! The trip was a tiring one as I couldn't start the backpack until the night prior so I covered the eight miles in the dark and didn't get to camp until midnight. Just a few hours thereafter, awoke to photograph this vibrant sunrise. The prominent peaks make up the magnificent Zodiac Ridge, which I hope to climb one day. See here and here for additional images from this beautiful area. Summit County, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/humboldt-peak-sunrise-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/humboldt-peak-sunrise.jpg Sunrise Over The Crestones Sunrise over Crestones and the rugged Sangre de Cristo range, as shot from the summit of Humboldt Peak (14,070 ft.) Took this image during a three day backpacking trip in June 2021. The objective required leaving my tent at 2 am to ensure I summited Humboldt by sunrise. It was a tiring effort as during the previous day, I left camp at 1 am to summit Broken Hand Peak (13,573 ft.) It was a grind going nearly two straight days without any sleep but seeing back to back sunrises from atop the beautiful Sangres was well worth it! Much sleep was to be had following the trip... Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/beehive-basin-montana/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/beehive-basin-vibrant-sunset.jpg Beautiful Beehive Basin A magnificent sunset over Beehive Basin, which rises above the beautiful town of Big Sky. Beehive Basin is one of the most scenic trails in Montana, and was fortunate to take in this incredible sunset over the Beehive area. The prominent peak in the image is Beehive Peak (10,742'). Madison Range, Big Sky, MT https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/big-sky-sunset-wilson-peak/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-big-sky.jpg Wilson Peak Majesty A vibrant sunset over Wilson Peak (10,705'), which towers above the town of Big Sky. Right before sunset, saw the clouds starting to catch light so rushed to high ground to photograph this magnificent light show. Was out of breath while taking it in, but thankfully captured spectacular color over one of Big Sky's most iconic peaks. Taken just a few minutes before the sky turned a beautiful pink, as seen in "Big Sky Beauty". Madison Range, Big Sky, MT https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/big-sky-winter-sunset-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-peak-panorama-big-sky.jpg Big Sky Beauty A vibrant sunset over Wilson Peak (10,705'), which towers above the beautiful town of Big Sky. Right before sunset, saw the clouds starting to catch light so rushed to high ground to photograph the last light, often the most vibrant. Was out of breath while taking it in, but thankfully captured spectacular color over one of Big Sky's most iconic peaks. This image was created by stitching together five individual images, resulting in a detail rich file best viewed as a large format fine art print. Taken just a few minutes after "Wilson Peak Majesty". Madison Range, Big Sky, MT https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/valley-view-winter-yosemite/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/valley-view-sunset-winter.jpg Yosemite Valley Tranquility Calm winter evening in Yosemite Valley. El Cap & Bridalveil Falls reflected in the Merced River. The valley has a beautiful calmness that can sometimes be difficult to find in the busier months like spring and summer. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/big-sur-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/big-sur-sunset.jpg Big Sur Beauty Sunset near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. With rugged coastline, redwood forests and steep mountains, Big Sur is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is also one of the most scenic roads around. Taken during a road trip out west in the sprinter van in January 2022. Big Sur, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/yosemite-winter-sunset-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/yosemite-north-dome-sunset-winter.jpg Yosemite From Up High Sunset over Clouds Rest and Half Dome as shot from the summit of a nearby peak in January 2022. Winter trail and road closures mean extra miles. The adventure took over 12 hours and was a 17 mile jaunt (most of it on snowshoes) with over 5,000 feet of elevation gain. The plan was to summit by late afternoon so I could photograph sunset and dusk, and then snowshoe the 8.5 miles back in the dark. Having a good head lamp and mapping device is paramount given I had to snowshoe for hours back down through the dark forest. The summer trail is snow covered so you must do your best to stay on track to prevent getting lost. Was well worth it though as I was treated to one of the best views in the park in complete solitude! Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/yosemite-winter-panorama/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/yosemite-north-dome-panorama-winter.jpg Winter in Yosemite Dusk over Clouds Rest and Half Dome as shot from the summit of a nearby peak in January 2022. Winter trail and road closures mean extra miles. The adventure took over 12 hours and was a 17 mile jaunt (most of it on snowshoes) with over 5,000 feet of elevation gain. The plan was to summit by late afternoon so I could photograph sunset and dusk, and then snowshoe the 8.5 miles back in the dark. Having a good head lamp and mapping device is paramount given I had to snowshoe for hours back down through the dark forest. The summer trail is snow covered so you must do your best to stay on track to prevent getting lost. Was well worth it though as I was treated to one of the best views in the park in complete solitude! Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-point-yosemite-winter-dusk/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/glacier-point-yosemite-winter-dusk.jpg Glacier Point Solitude An experience I'll never forget. Dusk over Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Nevada Falls and the rest of Yosemite as shot from Glacier Point in January 2022. The road to Glacier Point is closed in winter, which means you have a nearly 23 mile roundtrip adventure from the winter closure (Badger Pass ski area). I chose to ski tour the entire thing in a day, meaning I'd skin up 11.5 miles, then photograph sunset and dusk, and then ski back in the dark. Ended up being a 12 hour day; got back to the car at 11 pm completely wiped out. What was so special was having this famous viewpoint all to myself. Drive up here in the summer and you'll be surrounded by hoards of people! I learned to never wear my ski boots for 12 consecutive hours, as I ended up with 7 blisters the next day... Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-winter-panorama-dawn/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/tetons-winter-panorama-dawn.jpg Teton Winter Wonderland A beautiful dawn glow illuminates the Tetons on a bitterly cold winter morning, with a wind chill plunging to minus three degrees. Waiting around for the darkness to dissipate with numb toes and hands wasn't easy but the scene was spectacular - a full moon setting behind the snowcapped Tetons! Shooting a panorama requires great focus in such cold temperatures; the image was composed by stitching together seven individual images, which results in an exceptionally crisp file that is packed with clarity and detail - one that is best viewed as a large format fine art print. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grizzly-bear-teton-forest/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/hunting-grizzly-wyoming.jpg On the Prowl Driving back to Colorado after a trip to the Tetons proved fortuitous. I randomly came across his beautiful female grizzly off the side of the road and immediately got out the telephoto lens. She was a pretty good size and roamed in the brush for about an hour. It was a treat to take in and I'll never forget this moment. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grizzly-bear-wildflowers-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grizzly-wildflowers-wyoming.jpg Don't Flinch Driving back to Colorado after a trip to the Tetons proved fortuitous. I randomly came across his beautiful female grizzly off the side of the road and immediately got out the telephoto lens. She was a pretty good size and roamed in the brush for about an hour. It was a treat to take in and I'll never forget this moment. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/male-grizzly-tetons-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grizzly-head-shot-grand-tetons.jpg King of the Tetons It's an indescribable feeling encountering a grizzly. Not many events in life will give you the same adrenaline rush. I randomly stumbled into a mom and two cubs by myself early that morning but thankfully they went on their way. Later that day I stumbled into this grizzly, thankfully from a further distance, and took in its commanding presence for about an hour or two. Image was shot with my Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 telephoto lens. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/red-fox-tetons-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/fox-tetons.jpg Staring Contest Stumbled upon this beautiful red fox in the fall a few years back. The prior evening, photographed sunset over the Tetons from the summit of Table Mountain (11,106'), and didn't get back to camp until midnight. Thus, was tough waking up the next morning as temps were also in the teens, but it proved to be a fortuitous day as I ran into four grizzlies and this gorgeous fox all in a few hours! Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/standing-grizzly-tetons/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/standing-grizzly-grand-tetons.jpg Don't Mess With The Grizz Was scouting out locations to photograph sunrise hitting the Tetons and fortuitously ran into this beautiful grizzly. Was the first time I had seen a bear stand up as well - the bear must have been 8 to 9 feet tall! Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/animal-kill-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grizzly-eating-caribou-alaska.jpg Caribou vs. Grizzly One of the most unique sights I've ever witnessed. What you see here is a dead caribou as well as a resting grizzly bear. The grizzly is facing the opposite way; that is his rear left foot that you see. I was told by a park ranger that a pack of wolves had killed the caribou and now it appeared that the grizzly was protecting the kill. What's crazy is I returned to this area the very next day and nothing was there. You would have had no idea that this kill took place a day earlier. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/moose-denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/moose-denali-alaska.jpg Denali Moose A cow makes her way through shrub within Denali. The diversity and immensity of wildlife in the park is incredible, and if you are a wildlife fan there are not many better places to go to experience these incredible animals. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grindelwald-first-switzerland/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/alpine-lake-swiss-alps.jpg Calm in the Swiss Alps Bachalpsee as shot near 'The First' above the charming mountain town of Grindelwald. One of my all time favorite day hikes. Bernese Oberland, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/bachalpsee-switzerland/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/bernese-oberland-swiss-alps.jpg Bachalpsee Perfection The spectacular high peaks of the Bernese Oberland, photographed from Bachalpsee above the town of Grindelwald. Grindelwald is the quintessential Swiss mountain town and one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Bernese Oberland, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/matterhorn-goats-zermatt-switzerland/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/matterhorn-goats-swiss-alps.jpg The Perfect Pose The perfect pose right in front of the iconic Matterhorn (14,692'). Was a rare moment to have two goats (I believe these are Valais Blackneck Goats, which are native to the Swiss Alps) sitting in front of one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth! Taken above the town of Zermatt, Switzerland. Zermatt, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/matterhorn-reflection-switzerland/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/matterhorn-swiss-alps.jpg Matterhorn Reflection The stunning Matterhorn (14,692') reflected in a high alpine lake above the town of Zermatt, Switzerland. Zermatt, Switzerland https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/tetons-full-moon-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-full-moon.jpg Teton Harvest Moon A vibrant harvest moon sets behind the majestic Grand Teton as shot on a frigid morning in the fall of 2020. The previous evening, climbed Table Mountain on the other side of the park to photograph sunset from the summit and didn't get back down to camp until the wee hours of the morning. Thus, almost slept through my alarm a few hours later, which would have meant missing this beautiful sunrise! Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/telluride-fall-color-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/telluride-fall-color-colorado.jpg Fall Near Telluride Not many scenes prettier than fresh snow with fall color. This past fall in Colorado was an incredible one; was lucky enough to spend a few weeks in the Ouray/Ridgway/Telluride area climbing and taking in the fall color. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/capitol-peak-sunrise/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/capitol-panorama.jpg Capitol Peak Morning Light Mighty Capitol Peak (14,131') as shot from the summit of K2. During my backpack, I rose at 1 am with the goal of summiting K2 for sunrise. I arrived at dusk, only to have all of sunrise blocked by wildfire smoke... I went on to summit Capitol, which is one of the most technical climbs in Colorado. Some claim it as the most dangerous 14er. Regardless, doing K2 in the dark and then Capitol thereafter was definitely a challenge! Aspen, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/dragons-back-sunset-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/dragons-back-summer.jpg Dragon's Back Sunset Sunset on some epic peaks, such as Wetterhorn Peak (14,021') and Uncompahgre Peak (14,308'). Taken during a multi-day backpacking trip in July 2021. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wetterhorn-peak-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wetterhorn-ridge-summer.jpg Wetterhorn Sunset Sunset on one of my favorite peaks in Colorado. Wetterhorn Peak (14,021') and nearby Uncompahgre Peak (14,308') are two of the more impressive 14ers in Colorado. This image was taken during a multi-day backpacking trip in July 2021. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wildflowers-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wetterhorn-sunrise-flowers.jpg Wildflower Paradise Morning light on Wetterhorn Peak (14,015') above a vibrant field of magenta Indian Paintbrush, captured during a three-day backpacking trip. The previous morning I began climbing at 2 a.m. to summit Matterhorn Peak (13,590') for sunrise, which sits just left of Wetterhorn. Later that same day I climbed above 13,000' to the right of Wetterhorn for sunset, then downclimbed in the dark, reaching camp late that night. Only a few hours later, at sunrise, I captured this image—after nearly 6,000 feet of climbing on little sleep. Hard work pays off! San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/snowy-grand-canyon-winter/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-sawyer-snow.jpg Onward We Go Not many times you get snowed on five consecutive days in the Grand Canyon. I may never get conditions like this again so was grateful for this special experience, despite the cold! It's a surreal feeling to witness the red/orange rock mixed with snow. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-colorado-river/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-colorado-river.jpg Snowy Colorado River Unique perspective of the Colorado River, winding its way through the canyon. I've been to this area many times and it's certainly a treat to get snow this low. Diverse climates exist within the canyon, and the temps up high near the rim at 7,000 ft can vary greatly from the temps by the Colorado nearly 5,000 ft below. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-winter/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-snow-trail.jpg Grand Canyon Winter Wonderland Not many times you get snowed on five consecutive days in the Grand Canyon. I may never get conditions like this again so was grateful for this special experience, despite the cold! It's a surreal feeling to witness the red/orange rock mixed with snow. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-national-park-snow/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-into-the-snow.jpg Canyon Chill Not many times you get snowed on five consecutive days in the Grand Canyon. I may never get conditions like this again so was grateful for this special experience, despite the cold! It's a surreal feeling to witness the red/orange rock mixed with snow. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-snow-trail/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-snow-paradise.jpg Follow the Snow It's rare to get snow this low in elevation in the canyon so was a special experience to get caught in a snowstorm for a few days down low. Our tent was covered in a few inches of snow, which is not what you would expect in this landscape! Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-canyon-storm/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-canyon-moody-clouds.jpg A Moody Grand Canyon Taken on the morning of the start of what would be an epic five day backpacking trip into the canyon. Little did we know that we would get snowed on for five consecutive days! Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/north-cascades-sunset-washington/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/north-cascades-pickets-washington.jpg Sunset over the Cascades Sunset over the Picket Range, an extremely rugged and remote subrange of the Cascades. This image was taken during a grueling four day backpack, which required hours of heinous bushwhacking through thick forest, which led us to one of the most remote areas in the Lower 48. The next morning required a 1 a.m. start to climb Luna Peak to photograph sunrise from the summit, one of all my time favorite images. Nowhere else have I been surrounded by such jagged peaks. North Cascades National Park, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/north-cascades-national-park-washington/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/north-cascades-national-park-washington.jpg On Top of It All One of the best views of my life, and one of the most demanding adventures I've ever undertaken. Sunrise over the Picket Range, an extremely rugged and remote subrange of the North Cascades, taken from the summit of Luna Peak. Glacier Peak can be seen in the top left and Mt. Baker and Shuksan in the top right. This image encapsulates everything I love about mountaineering. It was a four day backpack, which required hours of heinous bushwhacking through thick forest, which led me to one of the most remote areas in the Lower 48. For a good stretch of the climb, there was no trail—just a relentless battle through the densest brush I've ever encountered, all while carrying a 40 lb. backpack. By the end of each day, my legs were scratched and torn. My summit day then required a 1 a.m. start with 4+ hours climbing in the dark on an exposed ridge line in order to summit by sunrise to get the photo. This image is a seamless blend of seven individual photographs, meticulously stitched together to create a richly detailed panorama—best appreciated as a large-format fine art print. After capturing the scene, I embarked on the long journey back to the trailhead, which took multiple days. Nowhere else in the U.S have I been surrounded by such jagged and impressive peaks. North Cascades National Park, Washington https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/69/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/jw-quandary-wide.jpg https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wrangell-st-elias-national-park-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wrangell-st-elias-alaska.jpg Mighty Wrangell-St. Elias Wrangell-St. Elias is immense. It's the largest national park at 13.2 million acres and is the same size as Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Switzerland combined! 9 of the 16 highest peaks in the U.S. reside in the park. Pictured here is Mt. Blackburn, the fifth highest peak in the U.S. (16,391'). Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/denali-aerial-shot.jpg Apex of North America Denali - 'The High One' in the native Athabascan language. The highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet. I climbed Denali in May 2024 on a three week expedition, one of the hardest of my life. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top reached forty below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps, and had to spend hours each night shoveling snow to build tent platforms and boil water with my teammates, given we were on an unguided expedition. Sleep was miserable and exacerbated by my 5+ camera batteries shoved in my sleeping bag each night, so they would continue to function (batteries hate cold). I had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain, which presented challenges. 40 pounds on my backpack and 60 pounds on a sled, which I pulled up the mountain. I also brought skis and was able to ski down part of the mountain. Denali is the tallest mountain on Earth from its base to summit, hence why the peak took three weeks to climb. Given the extreme cold, I'm thankful I made it home from a safe expedition, without any frostbite or similar injuries. It was one of the hardest trips of my life but well worth it! Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-park-landscape-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/into-the-wild-denali.jpg Into the Alaskan Wild One of my favorite national parks, Denali is as unique as they come. I encourage you to visit this special place and give yourself time since the weather may not always cooperate! Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/denali-national-park-alaska/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/denali-sunset-alaska.jpg Land of the Midnight Sun Light show surrounding Denali and Mount Foraker taken just after midnight near the summer solstice. I left camp at 10 p.m. to get the shot - hard to beat those never-ending Alaskan summer days. Was covered head to toe, including a bug head net, to defend against what seemed to be a million mosquitoes swarming the area. I was then lucky enough to witness a massive bull moose pass by around 1 a.m. An evening I will never forget. I climbed Denali (20,310 ft.) in May 2024 on a three week expedition, one of the hardest of my life. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top reached forty below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps and had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain. Denali is the tallest mountain on Earth from its base to summit, hence why the peak took three weeks to climb. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/gore-range-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/zodiac-ridge-sunrise.jpg Zodiac Ridge Sunrise Morning light illuminates the Zodiac Ridge and the rugged Gore Range near Vail/Summit County. Taken during a three day backpack, which featured tremendous wildflowers and dozens of mountain goats! The trip was a tiring one as I couldn't start the backpack until the night prior so I covered the eight miles in the dark and didn't get to camp until midnight. Just a few hours thereafter, awoke to photograph this vibrant sunrise. The prominent peaks make up the magnificent Zodiac Ridge, which I hope to climb one day. See here and here for additional images from this beautiful area. Summit County, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-sunrise-wyoming-2/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/delta-lake-sunrise.jpg Reflections of the Tetons Sunrise reflection at Delta Lake on the majestic Grand Teton. I set out at 3 a.m. and reached this pristine alpine lake just as the first light touched the peaks. Having this normally crowded destination entirely to myself was a rare gift.  But the day was far from over. That night, I skipped sleep entirely, beginning a midnight ascent of Teewinot Mountain (12,330') to capture sunrise from its summit—a climb that also marked the start of my 26th birthday. Two back-to-back alpine starts, nearly no rest, and thousands of vertical feet later, I was exhausted… but the images, and the memories, were worth every step. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grand-teton-sunrise-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grand-teton-sunrise-wyoming.jpg Grandest View in the Tetons Sunrise light on the Grand Teton taken from the summit of Teewinot Mountain (12,330') - perhaps the best view in the national park. Rather than capturing the Grand from the usual low angles, I wanted to showcase this iconic peak from a unique perspective. Thus, on my 26th birthday in August 2021, I started climbing at midnight with the hopes of getting this rare image from atop Teewinot at sunrise. After nearly six hours of exposed climbing in the dark, I summited just a few minutes before sunrise. Witnessing first light on the Grand from up top was phenomenal. Despite being only four miles each way, the climb gains nearly 5,700' in elevation and is incredibly steep near the top. There are a few class IV moves (some may argue Class V in spots) and it was a real challenge climbing in the dark. As a photographer, images have a lot more meaning to me when I sacrifice so much to create them. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/fall-color-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/chimney-rock-cimarron-sunset-san-juans.jpg Colorado Fall Paradise One of my all time bestselling images. Sunset light on the spectacular San Juans near Ridgway and Telluride. There was no trail to reach this unique location, so had to bushwhack for a few hours to get to where I took this image. Following this incredible sunset, descended in the dark through thick forest. This panorama was created by stitching together eighteen individual photos, resulting in a massive file with incredible detail. It's the highest resolution image I've ever taken and is best viewed as a large panorama to fully appreciate the detail and immensity of the scene. One of my favorite views in the Rockies, and one that encapsulates autumn's beauty in Colorado! If you don't have wall space for a large panorama, a cropped version of this image is available here. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/chimney-rock-courthouse-sunset-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/chimney-rock-sunset.jpg Cimarron Sunset Sunset light on Chimney Rock and Courthouse Mountain in the Cimarrons - one of my favorite places in Colorado. Chimney Rock was featured in the famous 'True Grit' Western film with John Wayne back in 1969. Not many better vistas in the Colorado Rockies in the fall! Note, if you'd prefer a vertical print, this image can be cropped down further. On the other hand, is also available as a panorama here. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/colorado-mountain-sunset-san-juans/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/epic-sunset-weminuche-wilderness-colorado.jpg Weminuche on Fire Haven't had many sunsets better than this. Sunset over the rugged and remote Weminuche Wilderness, shot from the summit of a high peak just below 14,000'. Given the remoteness, the plan was to backpack in on day one, setup base camp, and then summit for sunset on day two, but when a storm was projected to roll in, I had to adjust and attempt it all in one day. Twelve hours later, made it just in time to photograph this insane sunset. There was light snow falling when I took this image, which was a precursor for the storm that hit the next day. A trip for the ages! San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/weminuche-sunset-san-juans-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/weminuche-sunset-colorado.jpg Fire Over the San Juans Haven't had many sunsets better than this. The plan was to leave Silverton and backpack in on day one, and summit this high peak for sunset on day two, but when a storm was projected to come in early, I aimed to get it all in one day. Twelve hours later, made it just in time to photograph this insane sunset. There was light snow falling when I took this photo, which was a precursor for the snow storm that hit the next day. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/san-juans-fall-sunset-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/san-juans-sunset-colorado.jpg Sunset over the San Juans Sunset over the magnificent Sneffels Range - one of the grandest vistas in Colorado! One could spend a lifetime adventuring in these spectacular mountains. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sneffels-range-fall-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sneffels-range-fall-colorado.jpg The Open Road Sunset over the magnificent Sneffels Range near Telluride - one of the grandest vistas in Colorado. To the left is Mount Sneffels (14,155'), known as 'The Queen of the San Juans'. Sneffels dominates the landscape and is one of the most iconic peaks in the state. I've climbed the peak three times - twice in the dark so that I could photograph sunrise from its summit. This image was created by stitching together six individual images, resulting in a crystal clear image that is best viewed as a large panorama. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-sneffels-fall-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-sneffels-fall-colorado.jpg Sneffels Autumn Beauty A beautiful fall sunset over Mount Sneffels (14,155') taken in the fall of 2021. Known as 'The Queen of the San Juans', Sneffels dominates the landscape and is one of the most iconic peaks in the state. I've climbed the peak three times - twice in the dark so that I could photograph sunrise from its summit - and look forward to climbing it again soon. It was a treat to have fall color with fresh snow on 'The Queen' - fall in Colorado is breathtakingly beautiful. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/telluride-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wilson-group-sunrise-telluride.jpg Lizard Head Dawn Dawn glow over the Wilson Group taken from the summit of a high peak on a frigid fall morning. Started at 2 a.m. to summit by dawn. Apparently sleep was not a priority on this trip given I climbed another mountain in the area the previous day, which required a 1 a.m. start. Some of the most beautiful mountains in Colorado are viewed here, such as Mount Wilson (14,246'), Gladstone Peak, Lizard Head and Wilson Peak (14,017'), the mountain on the Coors Light Can! Near Telluride, CO. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mount-wilson-peak-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mount-wilson-telluride-san-juans.jpg The Wilson Group Sunrise light on the Wilson Group as shot from the summit of a high peak on a frigid morning in October 2021. This climb was mostly on snow and required a 1 am start in order to summit by dawn. I guess sleep wasn't important on this trip as I started another climb at 2 am the following day... Some of the most beautiful mountains in Colorado are viewed here, such as Mount Wilson (14,252'), Gladstone Peak and Wilson Peak (14,023'), the mountain on the Coors Can! Near Telluride, CO. Telluride, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/uncompahgre-summit-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/uncompahgre-winter-colorado.jpg Uncompahgre Winter Sunrise Sunrise over the San Juans as shot from the summit of Uncompahgre Peak (14,321'), the sixth highest summit in the North American Rockies, and the highest peak in the San Juans. This objective required an overnight backpack in April 2021, which meant full on winter conditions up high. Snow camping at 11,000 ft was not easy. My friend and I struggled to sleep as snow blew into our tent every few minutes from howling winds. We left camp at 1 am and summited just before dawn. Was near zero degrees on the summit, which made for difficult shooting conditions. But man, it was epic! One of my favorite trips! San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/cimarrons-fall-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cimarron-sunset.jpg Fall in the Cimarrons One of my favorite areas in Colorado. The Cimarrons have a different feel than elsewhere in the state and perhaps the best time to visit is in fall when the spectacular fields of aspens light up. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sangre-de-cristo-colorado/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sangre-de-cristo-sunrise-colorado.jpg Sangre Sunrise Sunrise over the spectacular Crestone Peaks and Sangre de Cristos as shot from a high summit in April 2021. This objective was a grind. It required a start of 11 pm the previous night in order to summit for sunrise the following morning. I carried crampons and snowshoes, which came in handy since there was a ton of snow up high. This was one of the coldest nights of my life as the wind was howling around 40 mph. Temps were in the single digits above treeline. All in took about 13 hours! Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/uncompahgre-sunrise-winter/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/uncompahgre-winter-san-juans-colorado.jpg San Juan Winter Sunrise Sunrise over the majestic San Juans as shot from the summit of Uncompahgre Peak (14,318 ft), the sixth highest summit in the American Rockies, and the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains. This objective required an overnight backpack in April 2021, which meant winter-like conditions up high. Snow camping at 11,000' was cumbersome and difficult. My friend and I struggled to sleep as snow blew into our tent every few minutes from howling winds. We got out our ice axes and left camp at 1 a.m., summiting just before dawn. Was near zero degrees on the summit, which made for difficult shooting conditions. But man, it was epic… A trip I'll never forget! San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grizzly-bear-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grizzly-bear-tetons-wyoming.jpg Nature's Leader Driving back to Colorado after a trip to the Tetons proved fortuitous. I stumbled upon this beautiful female grizzly and immediately got out the telephoto lens (Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6). She was a pretty good size and roamed in the meadow for about an hour. It's always a special experience encountering one of the most beautiful creatures on Earth. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grizzly-wyoming/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grizzly-bear-closeup-tetons-wyoming.jpg On the Hunt Driving back to Colorado after a trip to the Tetons proved fortuitous. I randomly came across his beautiful female grizzly off the side of the road and immediately got out the telephoto lens. She was a pretty good size and roamed in the brush for about an hour. It was a treat to take in and I'll never forget this moment. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/wetterhorn-peak-sunset-san-juans/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/wetterhorn-sunset-san-juans.jpg Fiery Wetterhorn Peak A fiery sunset ignites Wetterhorn Peak (14,021 ft) after a fresh autumn snowstorm. Capturing this scene required a grueling 12-hour push—over 16 miles of hiking and scrambling to reach a perch above 13,000 feet in time for sunset. After the light faded, I carefully downclimbed in the dark and trekked eight miles back, reaching the trailhead at midnight. I had made this climb a few times before, but on this night patience and persistence finally paid off—everything aligned for this unforgettable view. San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/los-cuernos-torres-chile/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cuernos-torres-del-paine-chile.jpg Spot the Guanaco One of the magnificent Cuernos as part of the Paine Massif in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia. They're hard to spot but there are several guanacos in this photo - see if you can spot one! A guanaco is native to South America and is closely related to the llama. Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/los-cuernos-torres-del-paine-patagonia-chile/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/los-cuernos-torres-del-paine-chile-patagonia.jpg Los Cuernos The magnificent Los Cuernos as part of the Paine Massif in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia. One of the most unique spots on Earth. Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/torres-del-paine-chilean-patagonia/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/torres-del-paine-patagonia.jpg Wild Patagonia I visited this beautiful country on a whim in late 2016. Was one of the first International trips and man, Patagonia is a special place. I backpacked the well known 'W' Trek over five days, which was also one of my first backpacking trips. Make sure to bring your raincoat. Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/jirishanca-cordillera-huayhuash-peru/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cordillera-huayhuash-jirishanca-peru.jpg The Rugged Peruvian Andes Storm clouds hover over the magnificent peak of Jirishanca (19,993'), known as 'the Matterhorn of the Andes'. Image was taken above 15,000' in the rugged and remote Cordillera Huayhuash, a subrange of the Andes. This trek was a dream of mine for years and I finally got to make it happen in 2019, but unfortunately became ill and had to cut off the trip and return back to the town of Huaraz, hence why there is only one picture on the site from the trek... The Cordillera Huayhuash is where the incredible survival story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates took place, popularized by the book and film, Touching the Void. I will be back... Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/clements-logan-pass-sunrise-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/clements-sunrise-glacier-national-park.jpg Clements Sunrise Sunrise light making its way through the clouds to hit Clements Mountain. This was a wild morning in the Logan Pass area as storm clouds were passing through and it starting raining and it appeared no light would make it through for sunrise. Then, all of a sudden... boom! This tremendous light only lasted a minute or two. The brevity of these sublime moments make them all the more special. If you aren't present to experience that brief moment of light you miss it. I later climbed Clements in the dark to photograph sunset from its summit. It offers one of the best views in the park and that image can be viewed here. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/mt-whitney-sierra-nevada-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/mt-whitney-sierra-nevada.jpg Hitchcock Lakes near Whitney View of Hitchcock Lakes as I make my way down from the summit of Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain in the continental United States. I first summited Whitney on August 7th, 2017 (the final day of my twenty day John Muir Trail thru-hike) only to get caught in a snowstorm at sunrise. I had left camp at Guitar Lake at around 2 am in order to summit for sunrise. Thankfully it cleared a bit as I made my way back down! From the summit you hike down all the way to Whitney Portal, where all I wanted was a home cooked meal after being on the trail for twenty days! Sequoia National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/thousand-island-lake-sunrise-sierra-nevada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/thousand-island-lake-sunrise-sierra.jpg Thousand Island Lake Sunrise One of the best campsites I've ever had. I was camped high above this beautiful lake on night two of my twenty day John Muir Trail thru hike. Thousand Island is one of the most crowded lakes in the backcountry of the Sierra, and also one of the most picturesque, with Banner Peak rising behind it. I hope to climb Ritter and Banner this upcoming summer. Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/vernal-falls-yosemite-national-park-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/vernal-falls-yosemite-national-park.jpg Roaring Vernal Fall It was hard to fathom how much water was flowing at once. It was incredible. A record breaking snow year in 2017 in the Sierra meant for roaring waterfalls in Yosemite. Hiked to Nevada and Vernal Fall the day before my twenty day thru-hike of the John Muir Trail. I love the scale that the people provide next to the fall; sometimes it's hard to tell how massive these waterfalls truly are. Yosemite National Park, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/lake-reflection-sierra-nevada-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/alpine-lake-sierra-nevada.jpg Ritter & Banner Reflection One of my favorite areas in the Sierra - just off the John Muir Trail. Taken on day three of my twenty day JMT thru-hike in 2017. You wouldn't expect this much snow in late July but with 2017 being such a high snow year, snow lingered well into August in the high country. Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/alpine-lake-sierra-nevada-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/colorful-lake-sierra-nevada.jpg Sierra Sunset Reflection I remember this evening like it was yesterday. This was our campsite on day twelve of our twenty day JMT thru-hike. The mosquitoes here were AWFUL. I took this shot covered head to toe to avoid being bitten. I even had to eat my dinner inside of my mosquito head net to prevent the bugs from intruding... I did my best to prevent them from entering the tent but there is only so much you can do in these situations... Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/pacific-crest-trail-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/blue-lake-sierra-nevada.jpg Bluebird Days in the Sierra One of my favorite vistas from my twenty day John Muir Trail thru-hike. It's been said the Sierra is the sunniest mountain range on the planet and that idea held up as I was only rained on for a handful of hours in the entire twenty day journey. Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/storm-sunset-sierra-nevada-john-muir-trail/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/rae-lakes-sequoia-sierra-nevada.jpg Radiant Rae Lakes One of the most amazing sunsets I've ever seen. Taken on night fourteen of my twenty day thru-hike on the John Muir Trail. This was also taken near my campsite, which is still one of my all time favorite backcountry campsites. This area was so pretty, I decided to take a 'zero' (aka rest day) here, which meant lying in the tent taking in the lake all day long. I even got to see a fairly large bear near the lake as well! Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sierra-nevada-sunrise-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/fiery-sunrise-sierra-nevada.jpg Eastern Sierra on Fire A crazy winter morning in the Eastern Sierra, one of my favorite spots in the country. This image was shot on a 200-500mm telephoto lens. Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunrise-eastern-sierra-nevada-california/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sunrise-eastern-sierra.jpg Fiery Eastern Sierra Sunrise Marvelous sunrise in the Eastern Sierra, one of the most unique landscapes in the country. As the image shows, there are no true foothills; instead 14,000 ft mountains are right up against the Owens Valley and high dessert, 10,000 ft below. Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunset-john-muir-trail-sierra-nevada/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/alpine-lake-sunset-john-muir-trail.jpg Evolution Basin Sunset Taken right near one of my favorite campsites from my twenty day thru-hike on the John Muir Trail. Evolution Basin area - one of my favorites in the Sierra. The John Muir Trail featured several of my all time favorite backcountry campsites. I look forward to thru-hiking it again soon! Sierra Nevada, California https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/reynolds-sunrise-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/reynolds-sunrise-glacier-national-park.jpg Reynolds on Fire Sunrise light sneaking its way through storm clouds to illuminate Reynolds Mountain. Storms can present incredible shooting opportunities, like this wild morning in the Logan Pass area. It appeared no light would make it through for sunrise, and then all of a sudden... boom! This tremendous light lasted maybe 45 seconds. The brevity of these sublime moments make them all the more special. If you aren't present to experience that brief moment of light you miss it. I climbed Reynolds Mountain in the dark to photograph sunrise from its summit. That image was named a finalist by the Glacier Park Conservancy in their annual photo contest and can be viewed here. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunrise-over-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/sunrise-atop-glacier-national-park.jpg Sunrise over Glacier One of my favorite moments. I was camped at Cracker Lake shown far below, and started climbing at 1:30 a.m. to ascend 3,500 ft. for five hours in the dark until I eventually reached the summit, and was rewarded with one of the best views in the park. It was a bit nerve racking climbing solo in the dark through grizzly country, but thankfully no encounters on this climb… Witnessing sunrise from atop Glacier is a feeling unlike any other. The panorama was created by stitching together six individual photos, resulting in a massive file packed with detail. Viewing this image as a large panorama is the best way to fully appreciate the detail and immensity of the scene. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/grinnell-glacier-sunrise-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/grinnell-glacier-sunrise-glacier-national-park.jpg Sunrise over Grinnell Glacier (Contest Finalist) Sunrise over Grinnell Lake and Glacier taken from a high peak in the Many Glacier area. Camping at an alpine lake 3,500 feet below the summit, I rose at 1 a.m. to begin the journey, and hoped there would be no grizzly encounters given I was solo. I climbed for five hours in the dark until I eventually reached the summit, and was rewarded with one of the best views in the park. Witnessing sunrise from atop Glacier is a feeling unlike any other. The panorama was created by stitching together six individual photos, resulting in a massive file packed with detail. Viewing this image as a large panorama is the best way to fully appreciate the detail and immensity of the scene. This image was also named the 2nd place finalist in the 2021 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest. There were nearly 3,000 photos submitted from 650 photographers, so extremely grateful to have been selected as a finalist! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/cracker-lake-camping-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cracker-lake-camping-glacier-national-park.jpg The Perfect Campsite I backpacked to this stunning alpine lake and was greeted to an all time camp site. My tent can be seen in the bottom left corner. I awoke at 1 a.m. the following morning to summit one of the high peaks above the lake, nearly 3,500 feet above. You can view those sunrise photos here and here. Thankfully no grizzly encounters while climbing in the dark! Off to the left is one of the largest walls in North America: the 3,500' north face of Mount Siyeh, even taller than El Cap! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/cracker-lake-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/cracker-lake-glacier-national-park.jpg Cracker Lake Panorama Backpacked to this stunning alpine lake in summer 2021 and was greeted to an all time camp site. I awoke at 1 a.m. the following morning to summit the center right peak in the image, nearly 3,500 feet above. You can view those sunrise photos here and here. Thankfully no grizzly encounters while climbing in the dark! Off to the far left is one of the largest walls in North America: the 3,500' north face of Mount Siyeh, even taller than El Cap! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/glacier-national-park-sunset/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/going-to-sun-road-sunset-glacier.jpg Logan Pass From Up High Sunset high above Logan Pass and Going to the Sun Road, taken from the summit of a high peak. Starting from the Logan Pass parking lot late in the day, I hiked and scrambled for a few hours to arrive at this epic view. This image was created by stitching together six individual images, which results in an image packed with detail. The focal point of the image is the magnificent Garden Wall, one of the most notable landmarks in the park. Following dusk, I turned on my headlamp and descended a few thousand vertical feet to arrive back at Logan Pass a few hours thereafter. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/reynolds-sunset-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/logan-pass-dusk-glacier-national-park.jpg Sublime Evenings Up High Dusk glow over the Logan Pass area taken from the summit of a high peak. The prominent peak in the image is Reynolds Mountain, one of the most beautiful peaks in the park. I climbed Reynolds in 2022 and photographed sunrise from its summit. That image is a favorite of mine and was also a finalist in the 2022 Glacier Park Conservancy Photo Contest! Following dusk, hiked and scrambled my way down in the dark. This image was composed by stitching together five individual images, resulting in an image packed with detail and clarity. Strong winds made for tricky shooting conditions; one of the reasons there is always a tripod in my pack. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/6/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/logan-pass-panorama-glacier-national-park.jpg https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/logan-pass-sunset-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/logan-pass-panorama-glacier-national-park.jpg Reynolds & Clements Dusk Panorama Panorama taken at dusk from atop a summit in the Logan Pass area. Reynolds Mountain is to the left and Clements Mountain to the right. I climbed Reynolds in the dark to photograph sunrise from its summit. That image was named a finalist by the Glacier Park Conservancy in their annual photo contest and can be viewed here. I also climbed Clements in the dark to photograph sunset, as seen here. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/iceberg-peak-summit-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/iceberg-peak-summit-glacier-national-park.jpg On Top of It All One of the craziest days I've had in the park. An epic 17 hour journey with over 6,500 ft. of climbing over 20 miles to reach one of the best views in the park: the summit of Iceberg Peak, 3,000 ft. above iconic Iceberg Lake. Standing on this tiny rock outcrop had the legs shaking - no room for error or else you'd end up in the lake far below... Just another adventurous day in the Crown of the Continent. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/storm-clouds-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/moody-clouds-in-glacier-national-park.jpg Longest Adventure of My Life This photo was taken during a 27 hour climb of Kintla Peak, one of the highest and most remote peaks in the park. By far the longest adventure of my life. The irony is I only came away with two photos from the entire journey due to the nature of the climb and poor weather. The adventure started and ended with a canoe across Bowman Lake. Started canoeing at 3 a.m. and finished canoeing the next day at around 6 a.m. At Bowman Lake, we dropped the canoes and bushwhacked through thick forest for hours on end. During the bushwhack, I stumbled into a wasp nest, getting stung six times. Also ran into five grizzly bears and bypassed a pack of wolves. We then climbed class III & IV terrain in a white out, reaching the summit nearly twelve hours after starting. We proceeded to then get caught in a nasty lightning storm and ended up bushwhacking for hours into the night. Ended up down-climbing 3,500 feet in the worst conditions you could imagine. We were complete zombies by the end and somehow still achieved our goal of summiting Kintla Peak, one of the six 10ers in Glacier! Final stats: 27 hours roundtrip, 36 miles total, 22 on foot, 14 by canoe, 9,000 ft of elevation gain. One for the ages! Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/photo/sunrise-in-glacier-national-park/ https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/images/xl/volcanic-sunrise-in-glacier-national-parkjpg.jpg Volcanic Sunrise (Best in Show) One of the most incredible sunrises of my life. Taken the morning after the longest adventure of my life: a 27 hour, 36 mile climb of Kintla Peak, one of the highest peaks in Glacier. We covered 22 miles on foot, 14 by canoe, with 9,000 feet of elevation gain. During the climb, saw 5 grizzly bears and bypassed a pack of wolves. I also stumbled into a wasp nest, getting stung six times and to top it all off, had to down-climb in the night during a lightning storm... (See here for more) As you can imagine, wasn't easy waking up the following morning, but man, I'm glad I did! 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