Today, December 11, is International Mountain Day, a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the dynamic ecosystems and importance of mountains. Global warming impacts mountains by melting glaciers, killing off plants, trees, animals, and damaging the habitats of the people who live there. By increasing awareness and through conservation, hopefully we can preserve these beauties.
In honor of this important day, I am sharing some photos of mountains. The one below is a favorite of mine; it is of theTravelsketcher at Heather Lake in Washington State with beautiful Mt. Pilchuck in the background.
The two photos below were taken in Denali National Park on a warm, clear day in September a few years ago, a rare occurrence for this area.
At Crater Lake National Park we hiked to a fire watch tower and were rewarded with a beautiful view of Mt. Shasta.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Et bien sur, no blog of mine is complete without including a photo from France. The village of Gordes is nestled in the Vaucluse Mountains in Provence.
Through conservation and consideration we can help preserve the eco systems of mountains. A few tips are to haul out what you take in, stay on designated paths, don’t get too close to wildlife, and be cautious with fire. Hopefully, by being respectful visitors, mountains will be well preserved for future generations to enjoy.
All the best,
Tricia
Travels Through My Lens 
Given my eternal love for mountains, your post with all the wonderful photos is like music to my ears.
I find that people who love mountains are a different group, unique and alike at the same time.
They welcome the elements. They relish in them. They welcome solitude and isolation. They welcome discomfort. They don’t fear the outdoors but instead feel part of it. They suffer when away from the mountains and almost always answer the calling. They never get used to the beauty and understand how unique each excursion, climb, or run can be.
Thanks for sharing, and Happy International Mountains Day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Beautifully stated Aiva. You’re spot on with your observations. I hope you have a lovely International Mountain Day too!
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These are beautiful!!
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Thank you!
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A beautiful collection of mountain photos, Tricia! Stunning photos.
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Thank you Lynette!
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Beautiful. Makes you want to keep looking up…!
It would be neat if one day you post a blog with a series of your photos next to the Travelsketcher’s watercolor interpretation of the same thing…)
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Thank you Shirley! That’s an excellent idea as well. Thanks for your comments!
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Wow, I love this one. So many memories. Mountains are one of my favorite places, so thank you.
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Great pictures!
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Thank you!
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Wow what beautiful photos, and so many spectacular mountains you have seen. International Mountain Day… who knew? Thank you for bringing my attention to it. As Shirley says, “Keep looking up!”
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Thanks Lisa; yes let’s keep looking up!
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Happy International Mountain Day! What a gorgeous selection of mountains, especially many from California, my home state! Gordes is also a beauty, and it’s incredible how some towns have built themselves on the face of the mountain! Thanks for sharing your photos with us. 🙂
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Thanks Rebecca! California has some spectacular mountains, as does the rest of the west coast in general. Thanks for stopping by!
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I didn’t know there was a Mountains Day, but it’s my new favourite day! Love the Tromso picture. Maggie
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It’s one of my favorites as well. Thanks Maggie!
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Be still my mountain loving heart- I had no idea there was such a day! But really, what an important day. All your pictures are great, but my favorite is of Grand Teton. Brad proposed to me at Grand Teton and the skyline is etched in his ring so that has always been a special place for us. 🙂
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Oh my, Grand Teton is certainly an amazing place to get engaged. What a lovely memory Meg; thanks for sharing!
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That is so romantic ❤
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thank you- it’s a favorite part of our story 🙂
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Oh what a wonderful post to mark such an important day – I can’t believe I didn’t know about it!! I love all of your pictures, all mountains are special in their own way 🙂
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Thanks Hannah! Agreed; it is an important day.
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Great photos. I would like to visit the American national parks.
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Thank you! I hope you get to visit them someday.
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Though I was born and raised in the Midwest, I’ve been a mountain lover from a young age. I consider my 2.5 years living in the mountains of Montana to be a real gift. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of what I consider the “best” landform.
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They certainly are the best landform; so majestic and beautiful. Thanks for your comment!
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Another great photo collection and a very thoughtful reminder of the majestic beauty and importance of mountains. I used to spend a lot of time in the Scottish Highlands and I find myself often longing for those familiar views of Ben Nevis.
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Thank you Leighton. I’ve been to the Highlands only once, but hope to visit again next summer. We’ll try to include Ben Nevis in our itinerary.
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Nice post ✉️
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Thank you!
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Wow Tricia, you have been privileged to see so many beautiful mountains around the world. Your photo of Tromsø in Norway remains a favourite with me, but I can understand why that photo of the Travelsketcher with Mt. Pilchuck in the background is special to you – the beauty and tranquility in the photo is almost palpable.
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Yes; I feel very blessed to have seen so many beautiful places. Thank you Corna!
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Stunning shots of the mountains. Regardless of the season or country, they always look so majestic.
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them. I hope you have a happy new year!
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