Visual adventure from Carlos Eliason
Instagram. People on mountaintops. That perfect cup of coffee from just outside a tent. Norway. Chris Burkard. Starscapes that seem too unbelievable to be true. I sit and write and I ponder the abyss of infinitely epic frames of nature. All these photos of the great outdoors, what does it do to our brains, or … Continue reading Adventure photography and the casual observer
Humbled again! So pleased to once again be featured on REI’s #REI1440Project. This time, my kayaking shot from Kailua, Hawaii got up front. REI asked: Why do I love spending time outdoors? My answer was easy: It changes you, it heals you, it teaches you things about the world in which you live. How small … Continue reading Another feature on the #REI1440Project
A cold, wet tent is an unhappy tent. While hiking in Pt. Reyes National Seashore, we felt the effects of a nasty cold snap. Freezing temperatures meant a cold night, but an even colder morning. Dealing with a frosted tent isn’t so bad on its own, but when your tent stays cold the whole day … Continue reading Gear update: Friendly Swede Paracord bracelet
Reaching the first campsite was easy. About 6 miles in and without very much elevation change, it was a peaceful walk in the park. New shoes and a new backpack, I was ecstatic. New Year’s Day, perfect weather, we hit Glen Camp before we knew it. …And almost wish we didn’t. I knew a cold … Continue reading An awkwardly cold coast; Three days in Point Reyes
What a nice surprise! This afternoon I found that REI chose one of my photos to be featured as a round up of their #1440Project for best shots done at night on a campsite. How cool is that? This week just gets better and better. I wonder what will happen tomorrow. Don’t forget to visit … Continue reading Night shot featured on REI Blog for the #1440Project
Seems like the first backpacking trip I’ve taken in a long time was a total success. Roughly 6 miles into Desolation Wilderness and 2,000 feet of elevation gain, buckets of mosquito alongside ‘gourmet’ backpacking food made this trip one to remember. First stop was Grouse Lake, followed by Hemlock, where we made camp. Definitely wish … Continue reading Backpacking to Hemlock Lake – Desolation Wilderness
