A Misty Path

Taken on a backpacking trip in the Olympic Mountains a few years ago. It was a warm Summer day. Hot and sunny days often feel too high energy for me, and are quite draining when you're lugging a pack for thousands of feet of elevation. Mist, on the other hand, is very cooling and brings a feeling of peace and serenity. Once I set up camp on a ridge further up the trail, I watched the mist and clouds clear as the evening winds came, revealing the surrounding mountains. It was an incredible view, but this image ended up being my favorite from the trip.