Niseko Boarding

Fresh tracks snowboarding down Mt Niseko with Mount Yōtei in the background. Yōtei-zan, literally "sheep-hoof mountain", has not erupted since circa 1050 BC. Hokkaido, Japan.

SV Cirrus in Barbuda Squall

“If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time.” Edith Wharton Looking down at SV Cirrus as a squall passes to west in the waters just of Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda

Cho La Pass

We were told conditions could be treacherous crossing the Cho La; and treacherous they were with very limited visibility and fresh snow. At 5,420 metres (17,782 ft) above sea level a glacier covers the entire saddle of the pass and fresh snow can conceal dangerous crevasses. When trekking in Nepal you often end up with some very hardy stray dogs following you for days on end in the high altitude in the hope of obtaining some food. The sherpas happily let them find a path across the pass first! While we missed the views of the 7000 to 8000m (23,000 to 26,000 ft) peaks around the pass I did manage to get this shot just as we entered the ice field before the clouds closed in completely. We spent the best part of a month trekking at altitude in Nepal; and crossing this pass was certainly one of the highlights. The Cho La or Chhugyuma La pass is in the Solukhumbu District in northeastern Nepal and connects the Gokyo valley to the Everest valley. Shot on Fuji Velvia slide film. Nepalese Himalaya, Nepal

Maligne Canyon Ice Climbing

Ice climbers on a frozen waterfall at Maligne Canyon. It is one of the deepest river canyons found in the Canadian Rockies at 55m (180 ft). The canyon is part of a predominantly underground river system that runs between Medicine Lake and the Athabasca River. Jasper, Alberta, Canada.

Bow Lake Playground

Some playgrounds remain etched in your mind. Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Arctic Marshland

A lone hiker crosses the moss filled marsh below Vierranvarri and Toppslugan on the trail up towards Kebnekaise. The marsh lies within the Arctic circle in the Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes) at 67°53″ North. Lapland, Sweden.

Artist Point

A lone camper drinks a cup of hot tea on the horizon as the last light begins to fade up at Artist point. Mt Baker (3,286 m or 10,781 ft) forms the high point in the background to the right of frame. This shot was taken after hiking though the snow up to Artist point in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. We then hiked down in the dark with our head torches. Washington State, USA.

Assiniboine Sunset from Nub Peak

“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” John Muir. Taken at sunset after scrambling up the ridge to Nub Peak (2,755 m or 9,039 ft). I like the perspective up here as Mount Assiniboine (3,618m or 11,870ft) rightfully towers over Sunburst Peak in the foreground which you don’t appreciate at the nublet far below. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada .

Ice World

Ice climbing on the Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentine Patagonia, Argentina

Chhukung Ri Ascent

One of my personal favorites as it represents almost four weeks of hard work to get the shot. Our sherpas in the frame were waiting patiently for me while taking a 'photo' break to catch my breath a short distance from summit of Chhukung Ri (5546m or 18200ft) on the right. The incredible spire of Ama Dablam (6856m) rising above the cloud filled valley in the background. Only half the oxygen available at 5000m when compared to sea level. Everest Region, Nepalese Himalayas, Nepal. Shot on Fuji Velvia slide film.

Wombanook Bonfire

Our farewell bonfire in Australia before packing up our property and moving to Canada. Laguna, NSW, Australia.

Powderhound

Snowboarding through deep powder. Asahi-dake, Hokkaido, Japan

Kinney Lake Silhouette

Stopping to take in the view at the serene Kinney Lake. Berg Lake Trail, Mt Robson Provincial Park. British Columbia, Canada

Amphulapcha Vista

Hiker at the top of the glacial moraine locking in Imja Tsho. The lake is is perched on top of the glacier at 5010m. The twin peaks of the Amphulapcha's in the background (6202m and 6118m). Everest Region, Nepalese Himalaya, Nepal

Sail Away

Sun, Sky, Sea, and Sail. Sailing off into the deep blue Pacific. Offshore from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Looking for thoughts

“All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking” Friedrich Nietzsche. We have spent a fair bit of time wandering among glaciers looking for thoughts. The shot taken on the Iceline trail in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. A spectacular trail if you ever get the chance to do it.

Telegraph Cove Kayaking

Kayaking the waters of the Queen Charlotte Straight in the hope of seeing some Orcas. The shot was taken outside of Telegraph Cove on the east coast of Vancouver Island looking east towards the Coastal Mountains of mainland British Columbia, Canada

Athabasca Glacier Sunset

Sunset traverse up to the Athabasca Glacier. Life it seams is most precious in the quiet meditative space between destinations. The journey needs to be serene as the destination is ultimately fleeting. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Queen Charlotte Track

Tramping the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand.

Tiwi Campfire

Campfire on Bathurst Island, Tiwi Islands

Erupting Volcano

A close hand wide angle shot of an eruption taken from the creator rim of Mt Yasur volcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Quite the unnerving experience as each of those blocks of magma is about the size of a refrigerator! Imagine watching an explosion while experiencing an earthquake and listening to a sonic boom. Then as you stare numbly into space your trance is broken by the whistling noise of the magma falling from the sky with the hope it falls short of where you are standing.

Paso John Gardner

Paso John Gardner (1241m), Torres del Paine Circuit. The pass crosses over the western ridge of the Massif Paine. Chile

Paine Circuit

Ladder assisted crossing of a steep gullies above Glaciar Grey when travelling between Campamento Paso and Refugio Grey. Paine Circuit. Torres del Paine. Chile

Broughton Island

Stopped for lunch to enjoy the crystal clear waters of Esmerelda Cove, Broughton Island. The island is north east of Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia.

Mount Kerkeslin

Looking across a nearby snow cornice towards Mount Kerkeslin (2984m or 9791ft) which is the highest peak of the Maligne Range in the Canadian Rockies. Named in 1859 by James Hector, the reason for the name was not recorded and remains a mystery with some now believing the name of the mountain was based on a lost Indian word for wolverine. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.