Sunday, March 26, 2006

Hike into Haleakala Crater

(Click on any image for a larger view.)

Entering the crater from Sliding Sands Trail.
















A row of the multi-colored cinder cones that rise from the crater floor.
















Martian Memories or the Silversword, Argyroxiphium sandwicense.




















Crossing the crater floor and headed to the other side. This is looking back from where we came once we reached the crater floor at the base of the crater wall.
















The meadow above our crater cabin accommodations.

















A friend waiting for us at the cabin. Nene the goose.




















Part of the Posse.















Looking back on the lovely green valley before the ascent.
















That would be me.















That's all for now folks.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are amazing shots of the Crater, Christopher. I have been feeling it calling me for a couple of months and planned on spending my birthday on Wednesday in hot pursuit. These gorgeous and wooing shots, cinch the deal! Thanks for your talent and generosity, MB

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the picture of the silverthornes. I love going to Mars. Aparina