Back On The Trail

It has been over six months since my last hike.  That statement feels like a confession, but seriously, I have friends that have been camping and hiking for months and I didn't get out for my first hike until June 1st!  Sad, just sad, but get out I finally did.  I choose the good old, trusty Wind Cave trail to break my hiking lull.


Although hiking is one my favorite activities, I always have to remind myself of a few things on that first hike.  First, I remind myself how much I love the sweeping views...


and the delightful details.


This hike, I also remember my fear of heights...or the fear of falling from them, actually.


I had a small panic attack right about here and almost decided to crawl the rest of the way, but I didn't and I made it.


Finally, I remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy the view.


Now I just need to remember, not to let it be so long between hikes.

Comments

Laura said…
Hurray, hikes. I always have to remind myself that it's easier when I don't go so long between hikes.
Cami said…
I miss the hike to the wind caves. One of my favorite things to do when I was a Freshman at Utah State was to go hiking there at night in the moonlight and sit on the edge (similar to your last photo) and gaze over the moonlit trees. It was surreal. Also, terrifying, because: mountain lions. Always bring a bait hiker for them.