Thank you to everyone who attended the November meeting and took part in this year’s Photo Contest! If you weren’t able to join us, the entries were truly impressive. Below are the 12 photos that received the highest ratings from those who voted during the meeting. These images will be featured in the 2026 Hi-Lakers Calendar. Hi-Lakers calendars make great gifts and are an easy way to support the club. Order yours today!

Pricing
Calendars are $25 each with shipping included.

Orders
To order, email our club treasurer, Joshua Burck, at burck17@gmail.com with your name, how many calendars you’d like, and your shipping address. Josh will reply with details on how to send your payment via PayPal.

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2026 Hi-Lakers Calendar Cover

Photo Contest Finalists
And now, the 12 photos that were voted into this year’s calendar…

Daniel and Rainier from Sahalee Lake by Ray Davis
Alpenglow Moon Behind Bandit Peak by Brian Curtis
Diamond Lake by Manja Brower
Sahalee Lake by Ray Davis
Fish 1 by Willie Bibbo
Big Meadow (Creek) by Emily Ostrem
Bessemer Beyond the Mist by Jon Jones
Fish 2 by Willie Bibbo
Rainbow Trout Cooking On The Stove At Black Lake 2025 by Dan McFeely

And finally, our top 3 photos! The members who captured these stunning shots will be awarded a free Hi-Lakers calendar. 

3rd Place – Autumn – Remembered in Light by Yanling Yu
2nd Place – Fall Symphony by Rex Johnson
1st Place – Valley Veil and Morning Glow by Yanling Yu

Congratulations to all of our finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted entries for this year’s contest! Also, a big thank you to Emily Ostrem for managing the event!