There is great satisfaction in arriving at the top after a long hike. Whatever the top entails, whether it is a remote lake, lone cloud over the mountains, or multi-layered views, the climb is always worth what awaits.

Heather Cormons Photography: In the higher mountain elevations of the Wind River Range in Wyoming, the clear and calm water of Deep Lake perfectly reflects the snowy mountains as the day approaches sunset. A long backpacking adventure leads to this.