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The Omine-Okugake pilgrimage hike from Yoshino to Hongu, a 5 day 65 miles hike through the mountains of Yoshino Kumono National Park in May 2025. Hampered by persistent rain. The Omine Okugakemichi is the most rugged, remote, and challenging route of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails. The Omine-Okugake has an over 1,300 year history of use by the Shugendo monks who travel to route praying at the 75 sacred sites (Nabiki). This hike starts at the small mountain town of Yosh

After many years of hiking at Mount Rainier National Park this last year I have finally found the time and proclivity to embark on the...

I start writing these words in hopes that this and further entries can convey some sense of objectives and ambitions. Photography has...