Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.

Upcoming Book Talks for my #witnesstowater - the story of my two decade-long journey chasing one river, love, family and life balance. Join us. I hope to see you!

Friday June 5th - 5:30 PM Woody Creek, CO @aspenoutfittingco
Saturday June 6th - 4 PM - Denver Book Society @denver.book.society

Tuesday June 9th 6 PM - Durango, CO @mariasbookshop

Come learn about the West’s lifeline and our most loved and litigated river in the southwest – the Colorado — during these very thirsty times.

#books #water #conservation
📷 #petemcbride

@co_nature @americanrivers ...

Flying adventure down a Western lifeline during thirsty times. Reflecting on the wonder of water, time, flight and grand landscapes from a reflective classic - 1953 Cessna silver bird.

Thanks Phillip for the wing camping wingman mission.

#water #coloradoriver #drought #aerialphoto
📷 #petemcbride - Moab, confluence of Green and Colorado, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, Grand Canyon rattler Marble canyon and grand itself. ...

Commencement Moments: I recently had the honor to share a few “lessons from my lenses” for the graduating seniors in my hometown @aspenhighschoolskiers.

I did my best to impart tidbits of experiential advice about being curious to those around you, listening to nature and your heart, learning to laugh —especially at oneself, earning hope and finding your own path.

It was extra special to have my nephew @mcbride.jasper as part of the amazing class of 2026 which are all headed on remarkable journeys to learn, explore and serve.

Congrats to all the 2026 #skiers and graduates.

#honored #graduation #inspired #happymemorialday ...

The Ice Doctors of Everest: Earlier in my career, I was assigned to spend five weeks on Mt. Everest, not trying to summit, but documenting the unsung heroes who shoulder the loads so others can. More specifically, I photographed the “Ice Doctors” — a team of four Sherpa, clad in old, hand-me-down climbing gear and even jeans, that build and regularly fix and engineer the route through the Khumbu Ice Fall on the south side of the mountain. I spent weeks chasing them through the creaking crevasses and thin air meanders. An avalanche nearly took me and one of the route builders rescued me from falling into a crevasse (my pack caught me initially after the ice ramp broke).

The entire time, I lived in total amazement and awe of these men, young and old, who did so much, for so little pay. I hope their legacy and tradition is remembered and recognized by the thousands that come to climb each year.

The Khumbu icefall stretches from basecamp at 18,000 feet up to roughly 21,500 feet and is statistically the most dangerous part of the mountain. It is a frozen, chaotic mess, that haunts, humbles and mesmerizes.

Here are a few unpublished frames from my time there living amidst its teeth — listening to its fear-inducing lullabies.
After publishing the story with @kevinfedarkoauthor, we were able to get these quiet heroes brand new sponsored team outfits with custom patches.

To all the amazing Sherpa “Ice Doctors”, porters and guides and climabers currently on Everest, wishing you safe passage this season and beyond.

#Everest #mountaineering #adventure #Nepal #himalaya
📷 @pedromcbride

Ps - Dog image - that cute pup followed me to base camp, stayed with me for 3 days and then just left. ...

To all the matriarchs and moms out there, wild, pawed, finned or winged, their steady vigil deserves more than one day of appreciation a year. A simple reflection after years of documenting wild mothers and being in the presence of a new mom at home.

#wildlife #nature #motherhood #grateful
📷 #petemcbride

Favorite?
1. White Rhino
2. Lion
3. Reticulated giraffe
4. King Penguin
5. Orca
6. Elephant matriarch
7. Hyena
8. Cheetah - pregnant
9. White rhino
10. Home with Maggie Bear, Oso (babysitter) and new tireless (and tired) new mom @_heidimccabe_ ❤️ ...