Backpacking the Pine Ridge (1927)

Donald A. Hall Sr. standing on a pine-covered ridge wearing a heavy canvas backpack, tall boots, and a knit winter cap. — Backpacking the Pine Ridge (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Standing tall on a wooded ridge, Donald A. Hall Sr. captures a self-portrait fully geared up for a backcountry expedition. This 1927 image shows him wearing a heavy canvas backpack, tall boots, and a knit cap amidst the California pine forests.