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September 4th 2007
Published: November 23rd 2007
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The weekend before I was to have surgery, I decided to go on one last backpacking trip. Honestly I didn't know if I would ever be able to go backpacking again. What if the cancer had penetrated the bladder wall, spread to the lymph nodes and required serious treatment? I might need my bladder removed completely, or perhaps radiation therapy, chemotherapy and more surgeries. My future was uncer... Read Full Entry



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Stephen Paul
Stephen Paul
I grew up in a small town. I went to Uni. I started taking pictures afterwards in 2000. Several cross country road trips and 3 summers in the Sierra Nevada forced me to fall in love with the outdoors. In 2004 I began working full time, taking advantage of every free weekend and holiday while liquidating my yearly vacation for bigger trips to other countries. I especially love conifer forests and alpine mountains. I'm currently taking pictures of Kids and Models, check out my Facebook page for details! [url=ht... full info
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Alpine Lake ShoreAlpine Lake Shore
Alpine Lake Shore
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The Majestic Valley
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Juniper trail
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Sequoia NP High Country
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Thunderhead
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Alpine Lake III
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Mine Shaft
35 second exposure, 2 headlamps, tripod, amanda walking away, me painting with light
Juniper standing over Franklin BasinJuniper standing over Franklin Basin
Juniper standing over Franklin Basin
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Sequoia from the South
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Granite Stripes
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Hidden Waterfalls!
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Colors and Textures
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Colors and Textures II
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Treeline and Granite



24th November 2007

Amy
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Your awesome!!
Just admiring your latest pics with my grandma and mum, we are all oohing and aahing! Heading to Chile????
24th November 2007

Ruth from Wales
Ruth John

great
Amazing pics and text! Good to hear that all is going well.
24th November 2007

yathi
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Good stuff!
Great pics as usual and hey congrats on the medical thing. Ur first paragraph gave me a scare!
25th November 2007

Ellen Around the World
Ellen

Hey - Good to hear the op went well. Keep me updated with your travel plans. Might see you for a beer at some point! E
26th November 2007

LeGrandBleu
Ana

What a beautiful place
Seems all I do is rate your photos with 5s!
30th November 2007

travelbuffs
Transient Sapiens

Awesome photography
I read almost all of your blogs but probably this is my 1st comment. Love your writing. Keep traveling, keep writing. When you are down just think, "This too shall pass". It will definitely pass:-) travelbuffs
3rd December 2007

Pete
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TAS...The Amazing Steve
Isn't my son just amazing !!!
5th December 2007

Bruce Hultgren
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Mineral King
I love your pictures Steve. I think you remember me, a friend of Jeff Briet's who went on a trip a few years ago to ????. The reservoir which was very low, and I sunk in the mud at shoreline while trying to release a nice rainbow trout. Maybe you remember I have property in Three Rivers, just a mile or so from the turnoff from Hwy 198 to the Mineral King road. It is a 5th Wheel trailer, and u are welcome to join me there (as base camp) on your next trip to Mineral King. Let me know when u want to go and I will join u. I don't know details on your bladder surgery or diagnosis, but it sounds like u are doing well now after the surgery. Glad to hear!!!! Going to the "Church" of the High Sierra is the best medicine there is! Best wishes.... keep me posted. Bruce Hultgren
21st December 2007

Christina Travelbug
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What a relief!
hey dear, i haven't kept up with all your messages so just saw your entry now a few minutes ago and i was SHOCKED
21st December 2007

Christina Travelbug
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What a relief continued
me again...not sure what happened to the previous message. aaaanyway, all i wanted to say is that i am very happy to hear that surgery went well and that you will be able to continue travelling and taking amazing pictures. look forward to more!!! as for myself for some reason i haven't been feeling like updating my blog even though i have been doing quite some travelling in the last 6 months....well, i might still get around to doing it soonish...be well and stay happy!! take care, christina
13th September 2008

Marysia
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Best Wishes
Hi Steve! Best wishes for your health recovery. May God Bless you and grant you another opportunity to visit high peaks of His creation. I lived in Chile 10 years and still in love with chilean memories of breathtaking sights, landscaping and people. I was blessed that my Father, may He rest in peace (in Chile) was and ocean explorer in Chile and my 2 months School vacation time spent traveling with him from Arica to Punta Arenas, Chiloe, Isla Mocha, etc. My heart beat fast with excitment seening the pictures you shared online where i had been before like Cajon del Maipu and other places in Chile. Steve may Merciful God grant you health, peace, happiness and Trust in Him! Tropical Regards, Marysia
26th August 2010
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Sandi Johnston
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Granite Stipes
What are the white stripes in granite from? Thanks!

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