Dall ram peeks over a windswept ridge.

Pursuing wild rams in the far north is an addiction of mine.  Those who are afflicted with this particular disease willingly subject themselves to cold and wind, sweat and pain. Other symptoms include an insatiable desire to witness dramatic wildlife amid glorious wilderness settings.

Young ram wants to join the bachelors club.

But sorting out the pecking order is a hard-hitting sport best left to the big boys.

The echo of colliding rams will bring new contenders on the run.

Dominant ram courting a ewe in heat.  Courting consists of chasing a ewe down or cornering her into a rocky chute to keep the competition at bay.

Keeping smaller rams from stealing the ewe is a never-ending game.

Someday I’m going to be king of this mountain!