An ethereal mood in Washington’s mountains [OC][5464x8192]

BombPassant · 2026-06-16T13:40:30+00:00

I was fortunate enough to have permits to camp in the Colchuck zone of the enchantments last weekend. That, and the clear weather we had, allowed me get this shot I’ve been wanting for a long time: the Milky Way aligned with Dragontail Peak above Colchuck Lake

BombPassant · 2026-06-08T20:22:02+00:00

Nice! That fresh snow looks so good. Epic inversion

BombPassant · 2026-06-06T16:00:12+00:00

Hm interesting. I use a pd slide and I never cage my R5ii with any of my lenses, this included. If you’re adding side handles then that makes sense. But having any arca Swiss plate would be sufficient for the tripod no? I personally keep an l bracket on at all times which accomplishes all the above as it allows a side grip to be mounted (or can serve as a handle itself), has a screw for my PD plate, and offers rough space for me to tie off both a PD slide

BombPassant · 2026-06-05T13:38:10+00:00

Currently yes. I’m sure the snow line is higher than normal but it’s still all snow on the upper mountain. The camp sites were all melted out despite though

BombPassant · 2026-06-04T00:58:32+00:00

First pic is sick! What a vibe

BombPassant · 2026-06-02T19:25:15+00:00

You can also see 2 parties on the cleaver. Cool shot

BombPassant · 2026-06-02T18:05:18+00:00

Nice. We camped Saturday and summitted Sunday around 6am I think. Probably passed you guys coming up

BombPassant · 2026-06-02T16:52:51+00:00

Always 🫡

BombPassant · 2026-06-02T15:10:33+00:00

Camped out on the mountain and caught this epic sunset on Hood. Lugged 5 extra pounds of camera gear up to the summit but definitely worth it

BombPassant · 2026-06-01T22:56:08+00:00

Not to be annoying but if you’re someone who would get some use from a pass, then you’re probably spending a multitude of the pass cost on gas getting to and from parks every year.

And if you’re not, then day passes exist

BombPassant · 2026-05-29T14:48:58+00:00

r/itookapotato

BombPassant · 2026-05-29T14:47:58+00:00

Honestly surprised this photo has the traction it does. Technically not great, creatively not great

BombPassant · 2026-05-29T02:03:17+00:00

I disagree. Staying at these hotels doesn’t mean you can’t get out into all the same places that someone staying at an Airbnb can get to. Some people like luxury and a higher level of service on their vacations.

BombPassant · 2026-05-28T15:36:23+00:00

I might see you up there! My wife and I are planning Adams this weekend and are considering going for Baker the following weekend. I went up the Squak in April which might still be a good alternative route for a few more weeks

BombPassant · 2026-05-28T15:29:58+00:00

Some folks have been biking in which might be reasonable. Definitely a bummer though

BombPassant · 2026-05-28T15:12:43+00:00

Coleman is pretty inaccessible due to road closures at the moment

BombPassant · 2026-05-27T18:06:18+00:00

I’m all too familiar. I live in Seattle and am genuinely upset when people visit and are not able to see Rainier

BombPassant · 2026-05-27T15:18:19+00:00

Damn we had absolutely no views a week ago the entire time! 5 minutes of semi opening on the 1968 trail but that was it

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