The road goes ever on and on
    Down from the door when it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
    And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with weary feet,
    Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet.
    And whither then, I cannot say.

J.R.R.Tolkien

Explore mountain landscapes and venture on global escapes with Mark z

Hoover Wilderness 2004
Twin Lakes to Leavitt Meadows via Matterhorn and Thompson Canyons

Emigrant Wilderness 2003
Kennedy Meadows to back end of Granite Dome, up and over and back

Emigrant-Yosemite-Hoover 2002
Trans-Sierra cross country jaunt with a twist and a happy ending

Emigrant Wilderness Loop 2001
Up Brown Pass,  x-country from Maxwell to Lertoria and out via Relief Valley

Hoover-Yosemite 2000
Leavitt Meadows to  Tower Lake + Peak with a refuel at Bonnie Lake and back

Trans-Sierra Westbound 1999
Leavitt to Kennedy Meadows via Helen,  Dorothy,  Snow  and  Kennedy  Lakes

Emigrant Granite Dome 1998
First loop trip via Long,  Cow  Meadow  and Emigrant Meadow Lakes

High Sierra Lakes I
Lakes of Emigrant wilderness

High Sierra Lakes II
Lakes of Hoover and Yosemite wilderness

High Sierra Peaks I
Emigrant, Hoover and Carson wilderness peaks

High Sierra Peaks II
Yosemite Park and wilderness peaks

Views from my Eye
Collection of unique scenes from 20 years

Trees and Trees
The power of our tall silent companions

Wildlife
The unique beings we share this earth with

Lembert Dome 2007
Day trip to the top of Lembert Dome to catch an Autumn moon rise

North Dome 2007
Backpack to North Dome to capture full moon rising on Half Dome

Yellowstone 2007
Six days in the park to capture wildlife and scenery

Cascade Elks 2002
Mt St. Helens photo safari to Tuttle Valley and a display of the power of nature

Bwana and Alpinist Treks
Comprehensive listing of 20+ years

Alpinist Peaks
Join George on his trek to climb the highest peak in every state!

Gear Guide
Recommendations on what we have used over the years

Photo Awards
Gallery of award winning photographs from the treks on these pages

Tahiti 2006
A week of quiet luxury at the Le Taha'a Private Island Resort

Yosemite Hi-Sierra 2006
A week in Yosemite at the Hi-Sierra camps and around the park

Khutzeymateen Redux 2005
Back to B.C. and the grizzly bear sanctuary for another magic session

Khutzeymateen Grizzlies 2004
North of Prince Rupert to an unspoiled land supporting an ancient trilogy of nature

American Orient Express 2001
A ride thru the great Northwest and spectacular National Parks of the West

Tahiti Island Enchantment 2000
A gentle cruise of the most romantic island chain in the South Pacific

Brugge Weekend 1999
Historic mediaeval European capital home of fine chocolates and the first stock market

Costa Rica 1998
From San Jose to Tropical Rainforests to a Cloud Forests and the warm Pacific

Caribbean
Warm waters and gentle breezes

London
Our favorite repeat destination