My Landscape| Amethyst Lakes As the fog rolls in and the light dims low these mountain peaks come alive. Although my time in the Tonquin Valley is over for the foreseeable future, its Landscapes will always be a part of me. Share with friends & family! W: rjjphotography.com FB: @rjjohnsonphotography IG: instagram.com/rjjohnsonphotography
Over the Mountains | Tonquin Valley Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed … We simply need that wild country. Share with friends & family! W: rjjphotography.com FB: @rjjohnsonphotography IG: instagram.com/rjjohnsonphotography
High Trip | Amethyst Lake Year after year the Tonquin valley allows me to photograph some of the most outstanding sunsets. This past summer I had another opportunity to explore this valley, and over the years it has never let me down. Get Out and Explore! The 1928 High Trip of the Sierra Club took place in this area. Among those who participated was photographer Ansel Adams and Sierra Club director William Colby. “Twelve significant photographs in any one year […]
Just Another Day | Tonquin Valley, Jasper National Park Just another day in the Tonquin Valley, after a full day of hiking and gorgeous weather we’re treated with an astounding sunset, and a roaring thunderstorm at night. The best part was I didn’t see one misquote! Get Out And Explore! 43.7 km*, 2-3 days Elevation from Cavell Road to Amethyst Lake: 3454ft, 4242ft loss Elevation from Portal Creek to Amethyst Lake: 4242ft, 3454ft loss Maximum elevation: 7250ft INFO: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/ap-bc/sugg-sentiers_trip-ideas/Tonquin.aspx Share with […]
Deep in the backcountry of Jasper National Park, I had just completed a 24 km hike with a 60lb pack. With the temperatures plummeting, and muscles sore only the magnificent views could keep me from my tent and much needed sleep. Dusk was settling in and I thought to myself “is this my utopia?” Parks Canada Info: www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/ap-bc/sugg-sentiers_trip-ideas/Tonquin.aspx Share with friends & family! W: rjjphotography.com FB: @rjjohnsonphotography IG: instagram.com/rjjohnsonphotography