Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 10x8" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Scott McLeod is captured hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon, amidst the striking landscape of Mount Hood. The image shows him equipped with a large backpack, embodying the spirit of adventure and solitude typical of such excursions. The photograph, dated around January 1984, highlights the rugged beauty of the snow-capped terrain, presenting a serene yet challenging environment for backpacking.The Pacific Crest Trail is a renowned long-distance hiking path stretching from Mexico to Canada through the western United States. Known for its elevation changes and stunning vistas, it offers a unique experience of isolation and connection to nature. This trail is a counterpart to the Appalachian Trail, famously stretching along the eastern U.S. Scott McLeod's depiction in this image resonates with many adventure seekers who cherish the opportunity to explore remote and untouched landscapes.Text present on photo:Scott McLeod gets in a lot of footage on Mount Hood in Oregon. He is one of the hikers and backpackers who has taken on the challenge of the Pacific Crest Trail. In contrast to its cross-continent cousin the Appalachian Trail, it is a lesson in isolation: No one is expecting you to walk by, and no one notices if you do. (MUST PHOTO CREDIT: Los Angeles Times Photo by Larry Armstrong) Illustrates TRAIL-HIKERS, by Ann Japenga (Times). Moved Monday Nov. 21. (c) 1983, Los Angeles Times. FOR LAT-WP CLIENTS ONLY.Red Ink (Top Right):PACIFIC CREST TRAILHIKING (encircled)Blue/Teal Ink (Left Side, Vertical):JAN 1984 #1- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-01T16:24:34.000Z
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Scott McLeod,Mount Hood,backpacking,outdoor adventure,snow,cross
Theme: nature,travel,people,hobbies & leisure
Featured Person/Artist: Scott McLeod
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1983
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 10x8 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
