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Odyssey 2008: Pacific Crest
National Scenic Trail |
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Photo Albums for Odyssey 2008 |
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** The Nomad carries a small digital camera with him to
capture the people, places and breathtaking scenery found along the
trail. Every couple of weeks he sends home his camera media card so
online photo albums can be created to share with you. Be sure to check
back often to view these images and experience the journey through his
eyes.
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Album 1
Mexican border (near Campo, California) to Big Bear Lake, California
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park / Cleveland National Forest
Mt. San Jacinto State Park / San Bernardino National Forest |
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Album
2
Big Bear Lake to Walker Pass, California
San Bernardino National Forest / Mojave Desert
Angeles National Forest / Sierra Nevada Mountain Range |
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Album
3
Ridgecrest to Forester Pass, California
Sequoia National Forest / Sequoia National Park
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range / plus off-trail climb of Mt. Whitney |
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Album
4
Kearsarge Pass to Red's Meadow, California
Ansel Adams Wilderness
John Muir Wilderness / Sierra National Forest
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range |
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Video Segments for Odyssey 2008 |
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CLICK HERE
To Stop Background Music Before Watching Videos |
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Part 1 - This video segment begins near Idyllwild, California, taking
in the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, some interesting
wildlife along the trail, surprise antics at Deep Creek Hot Springs,
some great panoramic shots through Crowder Creek Canyon and other areas,
the ascent to the summit of Mt. Baden-Powell, and finally a scenic sweep
from the crest of a mountain in the beginning of the Angeles National
Forest. |
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Part 2 - This segment continues through the
Angeles National Forest, beginning near Islip Saddle, and includes some
very interesting information about endangered species along the trail.
Also captured on film is the first rain experienced since the beginning
of the journey, along with very chilly sleet, happening of all places as
they began crossing the Mojave Desert. Other clips let you share in a
birthday surprise for a fellow hiker and some awesome views from atop
mountains as they near Walker Pass and begin their trek in the Sierra
Nevada Mountain Range. |
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Part 3 - This segment begins at the Kennedy
Meadows Campground, where the Nomad introduces many fellow
thru-hikers. As the trek continues, you will get a look at the scorched,
damaged area of the Clover Fires that passed through days before, and
then panoramic views of the beauty of the High Sierras.
Then, after a 4-mile ascent, stand with the Nomad as he plants an
American Flag atop the summit of Mt. Whitney, an elevation of 14,495
feet. |
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Part 4 - This segment begins at Sequoia National
Park, as the Nomad continues his journey through Forester Pass,
Kearsarge Pass, Pinchot Pass and Mather Pass, sharing with you some
breathtaking video of the High Sierras and the rushing snow melts
roaring down the mountains. |
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Part 5 - This segment brings the Nomad to
Muir Pass. Again see and hear the rushing waters of the snow melt as it
roars through Evolution Creek and enjoy the panoramic scenes in the
Range of Light" of the High Sierras, with views from Selden Pass, Edison
Lake, and Silver Pass. Oh, and don't miss a little frolic in the snow
before coming to a rest at Red's Meadow, near Mammoth Lake. |
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(Background music: "A Long Time
Ago"
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