Night Rail Duty Mountians untouched by the passage of

untouched by the passage of time

with snowboards on our backs

The silent work of shaping the mountain happens long before first light

paying attention to how the space changed with every step

the image invites you to feel the sensation of toes sinking into the refreshing tide

Night Rail Duty Mountians untouched by the passage ofThis powerful snow plow "spreader" pushes through heavy snowfall over Donner Summit, a rare sight only prompted by the most intense winter conditions. Under the dark night sky, the train's bright light cuts through the falling snow, illuminating the tracks as it clears a path through the wilderness. With each snowfall, these trains become the lifeline of this historic rail line, a testament to the rugged beauty and challenges of winter in the Sierra