On the trail to the summit of Wheeler Peak.

Great Basin National Park is located near the border of Utah in eastern Nevada.  The park was established in 1986.  Wheeler peak has an elevation of 13063 feet.

To read more about Great Basin National Park see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Basin_National_Park

or see the official park website at:

http://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm