Scott Kranz Photography

Scott Kranz Photography Scott Kranz is a full-time outdoor photographer and videographer based in Seattle, Washington.

Took a posting pause last week, so needed, but back now :)Ready to share more, not just the high peaks, but everything i...
05/12/2026

Took a posting pause last week, so needed, but back now :)

Ready to share more, not just the high peaks, but everything in between. Starting with some small stuff: patterns, textures, shapes, and colors. The quiet details that doesn’t always make the cut. The big landscapes remind me how small I am. These remind me where I’m actually standing. What details have you been noticing lately?

Pictured: grass in the Methow, snow near Kulshan, ferns in the Skagit, wood near Loowit, larch needles in the Enchantments, and dried mud in the desert.

This is a thank you post. My first Kickstarter ended yesterday. Because of 664 backers who believed in this project, CAS...
05/01/2026

This is a thank you post.

My first Kickstarter ended yesterday. Because of 664 backers who believed in this project, CASCADE HIGH is 275% funded and my first large-format photography book has been given life.

Along the way, we raised $3,485 for Washington Trails Association. More trails protected, public lands defended, and doors opened to people who belong outdoors. Because everyone belongs in the mountains. And because the power of mountains, stories, and shared journeys can change lives. They changed mine.

None of this happens without you. Not the book, not the donation, not any of it.

With all the gratitude I can give – thank you.

Scott


Washington has over 9,000 miles of trails. has spent decades making sure they stay open, protected, and accessible to e...
04/30/2026

Washington has over 9,000 miles of trails. has spent decades making sure they stay open, protected, and accessible to everyone.

That’s the vision: trails for everyone, forever.

We’re proud to share that through 600+ pledges of my Cascade High book on Kickstarter, we’ve now raised over $3,000 for WTA – and counting. For each pledge, more dollars go directly toward the work that helps make hiking in this state possible: trail maintenance, public lands advocacy, and programs like their Outdoor Leadership Training, which equips teachers and youth group leaders with the skills and resources to take kids outside. OLT graduates can also borrow tents, sleeping bags, boots, backpacks, and more from WTA’s free gear lending libraries in Seattle and South Puget Sound – because cost shouldn’t be a barrier to getting outside.

~30 hours left on Kickstarter! (It ends at 11:59 PDT on Thursday, tomorrow)

If you’ve ever hiked a trail in Washington and felt grateful it was there, this is an organization that helped make it possible – and this is your last chance to be part of supporting them through the Cascade High Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scottkranz/cascade-high-by-scott-kranz

04/29/2026

36 hours left for the Cascade High Kickstarter 🤯

And I just learned something amazing:
As of minutes ago, we hit 600 backers. 250% funded. And we're officially over $3,000 raised for the nonprofit Washington Trails Association. And that donation grows with every new backer.

For my first Kickstarter, I genuinely don’t have words.
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your window. A few Tier 4 and Collector spots remain, plus two spots in the July new moon experiences at Diablo Lake. Kickstarter pricing is the best this book will ever be.

If you’ve been on the fence, here it is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scottkranz/cascade-high-by-scott-kranz

To everyone who backed, shared, or just followed along – thank you for being part of this. 🙏

Last week I traded the Cascades for the Land of 10,000 Lakes. I visited my home state of Minnesota for a series of Casca...
04/28/2026

Last week I traded the Cascades for the Land of 10,000 Lakes. I visited my home state of Minnesota for a series of Cascade High events, including a return to my alma mater St. John’s University, the first time I’d been back since June 2013, days before I moved to Seattle. *Fun fact* that visit was also when I posted on Instagram for the very first time. I’ll share that photo in tomorrow’s email newsletter (are you signed up to get it?)

I also did two events in the Twin Cities, including a special evening with . Because public lands matter, and we’ve got to protect them for generations. So good to see family, friends, and familiar places.

Now we’re back and in the final stretch. The Cascade High Kickstarter officially ends at midnight Thursday, April 30 (!!!). This is the last week to back the book at Kickstarter pricing, and the last chance to get a signed copy through the Kickstarter. More details on what’s still available coming tomorrow.

In the meantime, swipe through a few more images from the book spanning the full range: the Chelan Sawtooths, the big volcanoes, wildflowers and lichen-covered rock details, alpine nights under the stars, and high peaks like Buckner and Jack Mountain.

Comment “Cascade High” if you’ve been on the fence. Thursday at midnight it ends. 🏔️

Seattle! Join us on Tuesday for an evening of stories from the mountains with my friend and climbing partner . 🏔️Max is ...
04/23/2026

Seattle! Join us on Tuesday for an evening of stories from the mountains with my friend and climbing partner . 🏔️

Max is a true legend in the Pacific Northwest outdoor community, an athlete, and one of the most important climbing partners throughout the journey up Washington State’s 100 highest peaks and the making of Cascade High, my new large-format photography book documenting Washington’s 100 highest peaks.

On Tuesday, April 28, the two of us are teaming up again at the OR Flagship to share firsthand stories from our time up several key objectives from the Bulger List, including pivotal moments, key decisions, and the gear that made it all possible, alongside visuals from inside and beyond the book.

The evening includes a Q&A and raffles, including a 20x30 fine-art print and gear.

📍 Outdoor Research Flagship Seattle, 2203 1st Ave S
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Free to attend. RSVP link in bio.
Hope to see you there!

04/22/2026

What must we stand up for today and for future generations? Happy - let’s protect this one and only home we have. 🌏

Something new drops Friday ⬇️Two opportunities to experience the North Cascades with me as your guide are dropping exclu...
04/22/2026

Something new drops Friday ⬇️

Two opportunities to experience the North Cascades with me as your guide are dropping exclusively for Cascade High backers:

1. A sunset and astro night at Diablo Lake with a small group in July 2026 (think: new moon and Milky Way) ✨

2. A multi-day alpine photography experience in one of the most stunning and coveted corners of the North Cascades (1 to 2 nights in the backcountry, permit already secured), just you, two friends of your choosing, and me as your guide, followed by a beautiful cabin stay in the heart of the Cascades. 🏔️⛺️🏠

Each includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Cascade High before the book ships.

Limited spots. Full details drop as new add-ons in the Kickstarter campaign, for backers only, Friday, April 24 at 10am PDT.

Not a backer yet? Join before Friday and you’ll have access when the details go live. Comment “Cascade High” and I’ll send you the link.

Of the 100 Bulger peaks (Washington’s 100 highest summits) only a handful have maintained trails leading all the way to ...
04/21/2026

Of the 100 Bulger peaks (Washington’s 100 highest summits) only a handful have maintained trails leading all the way to the top. But most involve an approach trail at the outset, and many of those are part of systems stewarded for decades by .

That’s why Cascade High, my new book on Kickstarter, sends $5 from every book pledge to WTA. More trail protection, more stewardship, and support for programs like Outdoor Leadership Training and their amazing gear-lending library, among other initiatives.

Since launch on April 7, through 500+ pledges of , we’ve already raised over $2,500 (!) for WTA. And counting (there’s still nine days left).

Swipe through for key trails that open the door to some of the high peaks, and let me know:
1️⃣ Which of these trails do you recognize or have you hiked?
2️⃣ Can you name the rare Bulger peaks with a trail to the very top?

Thank you to for their amazing work over the years! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Link in bio to back Cascade High before it ends on April 30 for those interested!

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