A mule deer plays "peek-a-boo" along the lower section of the Guadalupe Peak Trail.
Two more deer along the limestone cliffs at the base of Guadalupe Peak.
Another deer looking out over his territory
The rugged, upper cliffs of Hunter Peak loom in the distance.
Hard-packed snow was along most of the north-facing aspects on the Guadalupe Trail.
The big walls of Shumard Peak
Looking a short distance to the top of Texas
The highest rocks in the state were once at the bottom of a sea; these are remnants of the ancient Capitan Reef.
The second highest lone star summit: Bush Mountain
Looking back along the Western Escarpment toward Guadalupe Peak
Not much further to go, just watch you step!
On the brushy 8,085ft summit of El Capitan!
Looking over Guadalupe Canyon to Hunter Peak
Enough water runs through this small drainage to support some massive pines!
Most of the way back to the Guadalupe Trail, I look back across the route.
El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak as seen at dusk after a great day of hiking
The Texas Mountaineer
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