Born of an intimate relationship with nature, Luminous Mountains is a spirited journey of discovery up the high peaks and down the wild rivers of the great Sierra Nevada. With 137 stunning photographs and the engaging text of a seasoned storyteller, Tim Palmer guides us through the stormy white depths of winter and into ancient green forests suffused with life. In all months of the year he shows us unmatched images of wonder--from icons of scenery such as Yosemite's El Capitan, Lake Tahoe, and Mount Whitney, to remote and secret enclaves amid the peaks and the canyons.