I doubt we’ll make it up that far north because of distances and time scale, but thanks for the offer I really appreciate that. We probably won’t get any further north than yellowstone, and even that may not be possible. My biggest difficulty in planning a trip is choosing where we won’t be going to, there’s so much to see. If I may I’ll pick your brains for more suggestions of places to visit when I’ve decided on a rough route. We’re hoping to hire a RV and travel from Arizona, Utah or Montana over to California, taking in as much natural grandeur as possible…so we’ll see…:)
There are many peaks like it in this part of Montana. There is an active fire lookout on this one and a road to about a mile from the lookout. Also a trail taht leads back into the roadless area.
Hi Montucky, I am sure you enjoyed the hike up and that always appreciated walk down. Beautiful views from the top. Excellent picture! Have a fine day today!
I could look at images like this for hours…it’s more rewarding after having climbed the mountain myself, but the photo is wonderful, too. Very nice. I’m enjoying your forays into the archives, Terry.
The river is the Clark Fork of the Columbia which eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean. The mountains from which the photo was taken are the Coeur d’Alenes and the mountains on the other side of the river are the Cabinets.
Between the cloud layers. What a view!
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — December 18, 2013 @ 1:03 am
Keeps making you want to go back!
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 9:57 pm
Wow, wow and double wow! Whereabouts are these mountains? I’m making notes now for our trip to the US in June…
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Comment by Mike Howe — December 18, 2013 @ 2:07 am
Northwest Montana, Mike. I’d be pleased to take you on a trip or two!
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 9:59 pm
I doubt we’ll make it up that far north because of distances and time scale, but thanks for the offer I really appreciate that. We probably won’t get any further north than yellowstone, and even that may not be possible. My biggest difficulty in planning a trip is choosing where we won’t be going to, there’s so much to see. If I may I’ll pick your brains for more suggestions of places to visit when I’ve decided on a rough route. We’re hoping to hire a RV and travel from Arizona, Utah or Montana over to California, taking in as much natural grandeur as possible…so we’ll see…:)
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Comment by Mike Howe — December 19, 2013 @ 2:18 am
I will help in any way I can. You have a lot of territory to cover there!
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Comment by montucky — December 19, 2013 @ 10:25 pm
Looks like Lusen.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusen
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Comment by forest123456 — December 18, 2013 @ 2:30 am
I’ve never been there, but I’d would love to see it!
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 10:01 pm
Stunning
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Comment by highland hind — December 18, 2013 @ 2:48 am
It is indeed!
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 10:02 pm
It looks like the top of the world, where there is no place higher left to go. A favorite spot of natives, I’d guess.
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Comment by New Hampshire Gardener — December 18, 2013 @ 5:25 am
There are many peaks like it in this part of Montana. There is an active fire lookout on this one and a road to about a mile from the lookout. Also a trail taht leads back into the roadless area.
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 10:03 pm
A mountain prow, and a sea of clouds. That’s quite a view you’ve got from that upper deck!
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Comment by shoreacres — December 18, 2013 @ 6:54 am
THere is a lookout stationed up there in the summer. What a way to spend a summer!
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 10:04 pm
Hi Montucky, I am sure you enjoyed the hike up and that always appreciated walk down. Beautiful views from the top. Excellent picture! Have a fine day today!
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Comment by wildlifewatcher — December 18, 2013 @ 10:19 am
That particular peak has a road to up near the top, so it was a hike of only about a mile to where the photo was taken.
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 10:05 pm
What a wonderful view. You almost feel as though you are on top of the world.
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Comment by Vicki (from Victoria A Photography) — December 18, 2013 @ 6:22 pm
It does feel that way on many of the peaks in this region. It provides a lot of motivation to hike!
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Comment by montucky — December 18, 2013 @ 10:06 pm
I could look at images like this for hours…it’s more rewarding after having climbed the mountain myself, but the photo is wonderful, too. Very nice. I’m enjoying your forays into the archives, Terry.
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Comment by seekraz — December 19, 2013 @ 7:31 am
We both celebrate the same kind of wild and beautiful country!
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Comment by montucky — December 19, 2013 @ 10:26 pm
Yes, we do!
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Comment by seekraz — December 25, 2013 @ 8:38 am
Your photos are amazing, really, so many things we city people will never see in person.
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Comment by Candace — December 20, 2013 @ 5:02 am
Thanks Candace. I realize that there are so many folks who will never see the scenes that I do and that makes me sad!
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Comment by montucky — December 20, 2013 @ 8:53 pm
I love in this photo the view of river and small island.
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Comment by Sartenada — December 27, 2013 @ 12:23 am
The river is the Clark Fork of the Columbia which eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean. The mountains from which the photo was taken are the Coeur d’Alenes and the mountains on the other side of the river are the Cabinets.
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Comment by montucky — December 27, 2013 @ 8:28 pm