The following display will be posted at St. Lukes Medical Center, Boise during the month of May, and will be displayed in Meridian the month of June. Pictures are 11×14 in a 16×20 frame and will be priced $100-125. 20% of the proceeds will go to the St. Lukes Foundation. Please inquire in the gift shop for purchases.
If your requested photo has been sold, please email me at bengland8@outlook.com for a reprint order.
#1. The Green Desert
PCT near Chariot Mountain, mile 65.
Early spring softens the Desert section near the Southern Terminus.
Price: $100
#2 Flowering Yucca
A morning marine layer shrouds the San Felipe Hills, PCT mile 96 (est)
Price: $110
#3 Eagle Rock
The trail’s first significant landmark, PCT mile 106.2
Price: $125
#4 Coachella Valley
Palm Springs seen from San Jacinto Mountains, PCT mile 160 (est)
Price: $110
#5 Cajon Crossing
The PCT crosses under the mountainside at mile 342.9.
Price: $100
#6 Vasquez Rocks Natural Area
Star Trek fans will recognize this area from multiple episodes, PCT mile 450 (est)
Price: $100
#7 LA aqueduct
The PCT follows the aqueduct for several miles through the Mojave Desert. Due to the high temperature, hikers will frequently tackle this stretch at night. Mile 520.
Price: $100
#8 Tehachapi
Joshua trees and windmills, neither in short supply in the northern desert. Mile 558.
Price: $100
#9 Kiavah Wilderness
Arid desert gives way to the southern Sierra Mountains. Mile 648.
Price: $100
#10 High Sierras
Looking down from Forester Pass ascent, elevation 13,153. Mile 780.
Price: $120
#11 Kearsarge Pinnacles
Exiting the Sierras for resupply poses its own challenges but does provide additional views. Bullfrog Lake trail, PCT mile 789.
Price: $125
#12 Gilbert Lake
Bullfrog Lake trail ends at Onion Valley, providing access to Independence, and a bus ride to Bishop.
Price: $125
#13 Rae Lakes (sold)
Descending from Glen Pass, the PCT threads between Rae Lakes, giving a mirrored view of Mt. Rixford. Mile 794.
Price: $115
#14 Muir Shelter
At the top of John Muir Pass, the hut is another famous PCT landmark and a welcome site after traversing snow fields on a long ascent. Mile 839.8.
Price: $110
#15 River Crossing
The benefits of a low snow year include a much more reasonable crossing of Evolution Creek. Mile 844.2.
Price: $100
#16 Thousand Island Lake
At mile 924, the PCT rejoins the John Muir trail just south of Yosemite National Park.
Price: $100
#17 Lembert Dome, Yosemite National Park
The PCT crosses western Yosemite, mile 943.7.
Price: $110
#18 Sonora Peak
At times the trail provides a sense of isolation from normal life. Mile 1020.
Price: $125
#19 Sunrise
The early morning sun illuminates the Sierras near Reynold’s Peak. Est mile 1054.
Price: $110
#20 Lake Tahoe
The sun rises over Lake Tahoe, one of the most memorable views of the hike. Mile 1129.
Price: $125
#21 Burney Falls
Fed from underground springs, this 129 foot waterfall flows constantly year-round. The falls are short detour off mile 1420.
Price: $125
#22 Mt. Shasta
A lenticular cloud hovers over Mt. Shasta. Mile 1488 (est).
Price: $110
#23 Watchman
A lone tree trunk keeps watch over a smoke shrouded Llao Bay near Merriam Point. The PCT alternate trail runs along the west rim of Crater Lake between miles 1824 and 1840.
Price: $125
#24 Shadow Peak
The sun peaks through morning clouds behind Mt. Theisen. Mile 1855.
Price: $110
#25 Crescent Lake
Low mountains and expanses of endless trees are typical of the trail in central Oregon. Mile 1884.5.
Price: $110
#26 Solitude
An undisturbed Lower Rosary Lake, mid morning. Mile 1911.7.
Price: $110
#27 Off trail
Trail towns beckon to thirsty hikers. This Cascade Locks brewery overlooks the Columbia River. Most will spend at least one day a week off trail to rest, shower, resupply, as well as a much-needed caloric boost. Mile 2149.3.
Price: $100
#28 Mt. Adams
The weather flipped a switch on entering Washington, becoming cool and damp. Mt Adams seen from Riley Creek, mile 2241.8.
Price: $110
#29 Waterfall
The Goat Rocks Wilderness area was a close second to the Sierras. A waterfall south of Ives Peak, mile 2275.6.
Price: $110
#30 Knife’s Edge
Another iconic PCT stretch in the Goat Rocks Wilderness area, Knife’s Edge runs above the cloud line, mile 2280.
Price: $125
#31 Widow makers
Trees in a burn area can fall with surprisingly little sound. Best not to linger. Mile 2338.
Price: $125
#32 Fellow traveler
A mountain goat joins the trail north of Snoqualmie Pass. Mile 2399.
Price: $125
#33 Glacier Lake
The whole Washington section feels like it’s entirely in the cloud layer… Lunchtime is spent laying my gear out to dry. Mile 2452.9
Price: $120
#34 Glacier Peak
A peak view from the aptly named Glacier Creek, mile 2517.2.
Price: $110
#35 Stehekin
Accessible by ferry or trail shuttle, Shehekin was my final stop before reaching the Canadian border. Mile 2574.6.
Price: $100
Thanks for viewing. While 35 photos cannot do the PCT justice, I hope it will convey some of the joy of this journey. Now go find your own trail.
-Obi
Hiking Vicariously 
Great adventure, beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing the memories, Elliott
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Pictures are just as beautiful as ever. Hard to believe anybody could walk that far.
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Such phenomenal photos!
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