Hiking Mt Humphreys in the San Francisco Peaks in October 2001 and July 2003. Mt. Humphreys, just North of Flagstaff, is the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet above sea level. The hike is about 9 miles round trip with an elevation gain of about 3,300 feet. Most of the shots are above the tree line. The final picture at Buffalo Park was taken in July, 2005.

(s = 35mm, m=6x7 Medium Format, l=4x5 Large Format)

Lupines near the trailhead.. (s)

The peak is on the upper left, covered by clouds. (s)

Hiking in the clouds. We are at about 12,000 feet and above the tree line. (s)

An opening amongst clouds immediately above us create a spotlight effect on the hiker ahead. (s)

Hikers work their way to the top on the Northwest face. (s)

Clouds coming in from the East. (s)

As we continue, clouds build. It's important to reach the summit before an electrical storm develops. (s)

The summit! (s)

Sunrise at Buffalo Park, just North of downtown Flagstaff. (d)

© 2006 John Miranda