Many rank Yosemite valley in Yosemite National Park the best single rock climbing destination in the world.
I first learned of Yosemite from Dennis the Menace comics. But tales of the infamous Camp 4 climbers bivouac put it on my to-do-before-I-die list …
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An annual tradition since 1982, friends from Calgary hike the Canadian Rockies. Rob Glaser is the principle organizer.
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An Olympic Champion gymnast goes from obscurity to suddenly hobnobbing with the world famous. To see all annotated photos, jump to the permanent webpage in Rick’s photo archive.
Hundreds of high resolution photos from George’s month with Rick in Peru.
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Who knew the highest sand dunes in the world were in Peru? To see all annotated photos, jump to the permanent webpage in Rick’s photo archive.
We were the only gringos at the amazing ruined Inca city of Choquequirao.
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The most popular hike in the best mountain range in the world. To see all annotated photos, jump to the permanent webpage in Rick’s photo archive.
We unexpectedly travelled to the Amazon. Great trip! To see all annotated photos, jump to the permanent webpage in Rick’s photo archive.
A fantastic high altitude hike in Peru. Wow! To see all annotated photos, jump to the permanent webpage in Rick’s photo archive.
The most amazing festival I have ever seen. In the high mountains of Peru. To see all annotated photos, jump to the permanent webpage in Rick’s photo archive.
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