School of Recreation

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Backpacking.
My favorite past time ever. It was great to spend a weekend in the HighUintas, hiking fishing, sleeping. All well above 10,000 feet and with some of my most favortite people. Stella came through and hiked really well and packed all of her own gear.
It was great to have my Dad along. He has been to Cuberant Basin so many times, as well as with his own father, whom I miss tremendously. My Dad brought a great perspective to myself: that it is a rarely beatuiful place that he, or any of us may never see again. Definitely good to take the time to appreciate the places we love
We were also graced with the presence of a herd of beautiful mountain goats. They were not shy for over two hours, before they wandered back into the mountain land.

So great to get so far away from all of the other people. So simple to only have to worry about the immediate happiness, wellbeing, and full stomache's of those nearest. Quiet and peace that is missed daily at this point.

It really can be simple and beautiful. Funny how you have to strap so much weight on your back, and head into the wild unknown.

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A Change of Scenery

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Red Butte

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