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Zack Schnepf Backpacking
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Zack Schnepf Backpacking

by Zack Schnepf

Gallery: NPN PhotographersPosted March 24, 20083,263 views11 comments
Here I am last fall, getting my butt kicked by Aasguard pass. If I look tired and exhausted, it's for a very good reason. Scott lanz and I hiked for nearly 12 hours to do the 5500 feet in elevation to reach the upper Enchantments in one day. Worth every agonizing second though :biggrin:

Not the best photo of me, but I love the view of Colchuck Lake and the surrounding mountains. Scott helped me out and clicked the shutter for me. Thanks again buddy, what a ride that trip was.

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Ashutosh Rajekar on March 24, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Bravo! We seem to share backpacks btw ;)
Registered on June 8, 2006, 51 Posts, 910 Comments
Comment posted by Darwin Wiggett on March 24, 2008 at 11:54 PM
You look very happy actually! It is a really super solid shot all round. Nice to see you. Darwin
Registered on November 1, 2003, 100 Posts, 1327 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on March 25, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Zack, this came out great considering the contrast. I'd proudly display it if were you. Good job on the processing. You don't look tired at all. Did you use some type of "fatigue mask" photoshop tool? :wink:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Inglis on March 25, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Hi Zack,

Lovely view! Please to meet you!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on October 23, 2007, 26 Posts, 2832 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Carroll on March 25, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Great to see you having so much fun Zack. That's what it's all about. Colchuck Lake looks a lot like Lake O'Hara which you should definitely visit if you are ever in this part of the world (Yoho National Park).
Registered on August 19, 2005, 132 Posts, 983 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 28, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Hi Zack. Tired maybe, but it looks like you're having a great time.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on March 28, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Great shot Zack, and the joy of the experience truly shows!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 30, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Hi Zack! Ive only been to the Enchantments once--i went from the lake on the other side and down Aasgaurd (the "aesthetic" way, according to Manning) what a great hike, hope to get back sometime. Nice shot.
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on April 12, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Looks like some serious hiking going on here, Zack. It would also appear that you are enjoying the trip too. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on May 3, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Hi Zack! This must have been a very enjoyable trip ,it's written all over your face.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments
Comment posted by Winnie Ho on June 7, 2008 at 9:08 AM
Wow, that is some hike! The smile of relief says it all. Nice to meet you.
Registered on January 6, 2008, 93 Posts, 1788 Comments