Austin Trigg is an outdoor lifestyle photographer based in San Diego, CA.
With the passion for the outdoors, Austin finds himself in search for the perfect space and time waiting to be captured. Austin's approach is about living simply, communication and timing. He finds his creativity within his photography by bringing all those attributes to his imagery. Drawn to the wilderness and its climates, Austin plays with light to portray scenery in a more detailed and technical perspective. His passion for sharing his message with photography constantly pushes him to new heights, whether on Mt. Whitney at midnight, hanging over Taft Point at sunrise or driving throughout the night, all to get the shot.
Hiking and camping at Buena Vista Lake is a beautiful way to see the south side of Yosemite… the name says it all. With beautiful 360 degree views from Buena Vista Peak you get to look at the backside of Half Dome, up to Clouds Rest and all the domes and peaks in-between.
You can reach the trailhead from the south side of the park coming in on 41. Right as you pass the Wawona Lodge take a righ...
To thru hike the JMT is probably one of the sickest trips to do! It's not a heavy commitment like the PCT or AT but it's also no week long vacation from work, backpacking the woods of your local forests either. There's a sweet spot in thru hiking and I believe this trail gives the full taste. You will be tested in many ways, some easier than others but everyone gets dealt their own cards on the...
Start from Glacier Point around 7,200 feet leaving on the Panoramic Trail. Head down 2 miles to Illilouette Falls (5,800 feet). Once you cross the bridge at Illilouette Falls you go up Panorama Point and head back down to Nevada Falls (5,971 feet). Once you reach Nevada Falls fill up on as much water as you can. There will not be any water beyond this point!
Once you have got all the water you...
Day 1: Check with the Rangers station before heading up for best camping opportunities. Assuming you've checked with the rangers for approval...if there are openings, off of the main road, there are side streets with access to the beaches. Pull into one of these areas and drive down as far as you can – this may involve squeezing your car through spaces between boulders. If you find such a spot,...
