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Summiting Vesper Peak, A Photo Diary
Intrepid Mountain Designs Adventure Ambassador Harrison Candlin recently had a case of summit fever, keen to experience the euphoria of sitting atop an elevated peak with camera in hand, partner Madison by his side and a step-count in the many thousands. So while visiting the USA a month or two ago, they set off for Vesper Peak, an 1,896-metre location in the North Cascades in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. As always with Harrison, the resulting photographs were spectacular - so we thought we'd let this photo diary do all the talking.
Summiting Vesper Peak - A Photo Diary
Madison refuelling with a snack after a massive climb up to Headlee Pass...and still over 350 metres of elevation until the summit. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
The feeling of reaching the summit after a 5-hour slog through bushes, boulder fields, snow patches and exposed rock scrambles. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Summit selfie then time for some dinner – Pad Thai from Backpackers Pantry. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
We managed to line up our trip with one of the worst mosquito seasons on record - the extra snow around made for some prime mosquito breeding in the alpine. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Golden layers looking west. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Blue tones looking north towards Mount Baker. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
I see, a full moon rising…behind Del Campo Peak, as we head to bed. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Morning coffee vibes. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
A windless night made for some perfect sleeping conditions so we all felt rested, a feeling that can often be hard to come by in the backcountry. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
The full moon captured from my sleeping bag – we went no fly because of the temperature and zero moisture. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Harrison rock-hopping for scale as the sun comes up, illuminating the mountain. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
More rock scrambles before breakfast, in search of the best sunrise view. (Image courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Our home for the night with the Geo 3P tent. (Images courtesy of Harrison Candlin)
Photo Credits
All images supplied by Harrison Candlin
- Instagram @harrisoncandlin
- Website https://www.harrisoncandlin.com
