so here it is the classic "i hiked a mountain" pictures. i probably have more of these than anyone cares to see and until i can reach the quality national geographic seeks i am forced to simply subject them to those who read my blog. these ones are from the most recently hiked 14er, there are a few other camping trip/climbing/hiking pictures that i have yet to post.
the funny thing about this most recent hike is that i went with the executive secretary from my ward. now, you are probably thinking, oh since you are in a singles ward this must have been a date with a strapping young man. and you would be wrong. in fact, the most active, interesting and enjoyable male in my ward happens to be mid-50's, gray hair, and married with children my age. from the first few weeks of being in the ward, it quickly became apparent that Wes and i were going to be friends. he liked my skirt i made out of ties, i liked to hear about his stories climbing exotic peaks, he complimented me on my diverse bio printed in the ward newsletter, i like that he takes off his clogs during sacrament. so when Wes called and invited me to go hike with him and his two boys, i naturally said yes and a great time was had by all. Wes also proved that any age you can still be a humble bad ass.
if you explore nature you know all the struggle and personal revelation, physically and emotionally, that goes along with the experience. i have stories i will attempt to share some day but for now, i will simply say,
"climb the mountains and get their good tidings: let nature's peace flow into you like the warmth of sun rays, let winds blow their freshness into you, let storms transmit their energy, and let the view envelop you, and then let your cares drop off like autumn leaves for in wilderness is the preservation of the world."
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