Cooper Spur 1 by Cosine
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Saturday's Cooper Spur hike was so much better than our attempt the week before. The weather was perfect, and we made it all the way up, as far as hikers are allowed to go without climbing gear.
In this picture of Mt. Hood, our destination is way over on the left. Start where the trees and the gray rock meet, then move up the slope to the right, then across the saddle to the right. At that point there's a black dot where the slope changes abruptly and the color of the rock is much lighter. That black dot is our destination, at about 8800 ft (2680 m) It doesn't look that high, but the photo was taken from around 6000 ft (1800 m), which is treeline at this lattitude.
This really isn't a very difficult hike in good weather; you just take your time and chug your way up the switchbacks with lots of stops for picture-taking. :-)
More to come...
Comments (23)
lizzibell
Beautiful...
barbdennist
What a beautiful picture of Mt. Hood, and what a difference from last week to this week as far as the weather is concerned. I'm glad the weather cooperated this time so that you can show everyone how beautiful this area is.
auntietk
Yay! Look at that glorious, clear sky! I bet you had a great time. Your photos over the next few days should be awesome! I can't wait. Bring 'em on! Thanks for this wonderful shot, giving us a reference point for the hike. Very thoughtful, not to mention the photo itself is very cool!
Ceyzpurplestang
Amazing shot! Just beautiful ...
Flannelman
I admire your stamina. I would be huffing and puffing like the lil engine that couldn't. Great fresh air photo. thanx ;-)
weezy136
Great shot. Can't picture myself climbing that. You must be in great shape.
Ionel
Beautiful!
nongo
I think you're becoming the JCV2 of the northwest!!!!!! If anyone doesn't know Jan-Carel do a artist search, JCV2... Anyway, I thought my hike up to the wild horses was grueling and it was very dry & slippery rocks, but this makes it look like a walk out to the mailbox!!!! I too admire your stamina!!!!! As I said before you must be part elk, they're known for their stamina!!!!!!! Gorgeous image Dennis!!!!!!!
Onslow
A lovely clear mountain scene :)
BibbyBear
A superb vista here Dennis. The snow covered mountain and the gorgeous blue sky make for a stunning photograph and all with a superb POV and composition. Excellent capture, I'm looking forward to seeing more. Hugs. xx
kansas
Wonderful shot of Mt. Hood. Beautiful clear blue sky. Yes, you must be in excellent physical shape with all your hiking around the mountains. Bravo~!
foxxmulder70
Wonderfully clear capture Dennis!
wastl001
Blue sky, mountain, snow and those dark trees: a perfect combination!
Hendesse
What a wonderful view, the stunning blue sky, the big mountain, the light...fantastic. A superp shot!
tresamie
Very impressive boulder crop! They grow pretty big out there :) A lovely view of the mountain. Why does your destination point turn black from the gray all around? Is it just a shadow or is it an inclusion of some kind?
OldHippieKeyboard
Did you bring some of that cool, crisp air back down to us poor folks sweltering in the summer heat? ;o) Stunning view and excellent capture.
MrsLubner
Even with my lung problems, I'd love to do this hike. It looks so inviting. Wonderful shot!
Dianthus
Lovely image:)
jocko500
wow that looks big. wondeful shot
erskogly
Impeccable weather and a beautiful mountain - what more could you want? Very nice capture!
sharky_
That sure doesn't look like an easy everyday hike. It looks very challenging. Hat off to you my friend and I agree with Akemi regarding you becoming a Jan-Carel. He would hike to the mountains and glaciers. He uses that dot system....but his is a red dot, lol. Excellent job. Aloha
onefeather
yikes! L so close and yet so far! It would take me a week to even get to that first tree line L Superb shot ...Kudos to you and your health and your good eye that allows you to share all these wonderful shots with the webworld . TY TY
alhak
wonderful shot of ruggard landscape...beautiful