Diamond Peak Climb-Photos by Daniel Griffin

Daniel Griffen documented the climb with his iPhone and shared his images.  He did a great job of finding compositions that illustrate different sections of the climb.  I think that the images I made and Daniel's compliment one another and give a better overall impression of climbing Diamond Peak.  Also, it is not often that I get to see myself in action during a hike.  I really appreciate these images...Kudos to Daniel.  

The trip was near perfect...great company, fantastic weather, beautiful views, and enjoyable workout.

Climbing the talus slope before reaching the east ridge

Shae on the east ridge

Love those trekking poles

Finding our way over the roller coaster of the east ridge

On top of Diamond Peak Reaching for my tuna steak, red pepper, garlic crackers, and condiments

My first "selfie" 

Evening Before Diamond Peak Climb

Friday night in the foothills of Diamond Peak.  After dinner in Mud Lake, we drove to Diamond Peak  with much anticipation for the climb the next morning.  Shae and Daniel set up a tent.  Rick slept in the back of his Ford and I in my Subaru.  Here are some of the images made as the sun was setting behind the Lemhis.

The clouds reflected the golden light of the Birch Creek Valley as the shadow of the Lemhis creeps across the valley floor.  The Beaverhead Mountains with Skull Canyon are in the east.

Despite the cold wind, the evening was beautiful.  The light got better as the sun went down.

A few of the last photos before the sun went down and we tried to get some sleep before the morning climb.

Diamond Peak and surrounding peaks, Lemhi Range, Idaho. March 15, 2014

Ben and I drove over to look at Diamond Peak and made these images.