Ok, the day was gorgeous and the late afternoon was just as gorgeous so off we went to Tiger Mtn to go to the West Summit #3 and see what we could.
It couldn't have been more beautiful and for the first time after the many times I have been at the top I actually saw the top of Mt Rainier...wow, that tells you how clear it was that day!!!!
A 6 mile (approx) round trip carrying a 26.5 pound pack (not quite as heavy as at BB) but it still managed to get my attention. A good thing. My legs were a bit wobbly, but I do attribute that to becoming more aware of my food intake so I might not have had enough before starting out, but this time I was smart and ate something at the top :) Get that energy back up a bit LOL.
My legs remained tired for a couple of days but with a 3 hour dance intensive on the following Saturday I knew I was going to get my "workout" leg wise again. LOL
The trip was uneventful as a whole but it was a good trip nonetheless!!!! Much needed, and now I have to figure out the next one. I would like to try another trail but I will do what I have to do to keep sunlight and timing close to home/work for now until I can get my full swing on with my hiking...shouldn't take too long :)
Monday, May 17, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
WTF?
Why mess it up for everyone just to try to get your violent rocks off?
Okay, I am a bit hacked off that someone got attacked recently on a very well traveled trail by someone who wanted to do more harm to his victim than he was able to do. Good for her in fighting back and getting to her trail work crew but damn she shouldn't have had to do that at all. She was there to better the trail and the environment for the hikers coming and going on the trails to help them be safe and the environment maintain its integrity.
There will always be violence in the world because there are living creatures on it. Some violence is actually out of survival, but other violence is just the need to be mean or kill for their own self-gratification in whatever manner that means. Blood lust, violence against women or fellow human being period, vandalism, destruction, whatever you want to call it.
Just not right...so if you are hiking along be aware of your surroundings, always on guard but remain friendly, and listen to your instincts don't disgard them, there is a reason your hackles went up. :)
Okay, I am a bit hacked off that someone got attacked recently on a very well traveled trail by someone who wanted to do more harm to his victim than he was able to do. Good for her in fighting back and getting to her trail work crew but damn she shouldn't have had to do that at all. She was there to better the trail and the environment for the hikers coming and going on the trails to help them be safe and the environment maintain its integrity.
There will always be violence in the world because there are living creatures on it. Some violence is actually out of survival, but other violence is just the need to be mean or kill for their own self-gratification in whatever manner that means. Blood lust, violence against women or fellow human being period, vandalism, destruction, whatever you want to call it.
Just not right...so if you are hiking along be aware of your surroundings, always on guard but remain friendly, and listen to your instincts don't disgard them, there is a reason your hackles went up. :)
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