When I was little, I used to believe mountains were made of dirt. There were always brown or covered in snow where I lived.
Once I started hiking around in the backcountry, I realized mountains are made of rock.
BIG ROCKS.
Granite, quartz, basalt... dirt and snow, trees, animals, they all were just up on the surface, the surface interest you might say.
This weekend, we did a couple big hikes, up to Sapphire Lakes and the glacier toe.
At Sapphire, I jumped in the water and then jumped back out. Freezing. KT managed to stay in quite a while. Others also took the plunge. Alive. I feel alive.
Back at the cabin, we all played games and ate a wonderful dinner of phad thai. One of the peopel that comes each year dehydrates much of the food for that meal. We're always surprised with how yummy it is for a meal that weighs so little to pack in.
Day One and Two under our belts successfully with a full moon to boot.
The week leading up to this hike usually fills me with some level of anxiety. I find myself hyper-planning and trying to plan on top of planning to weed out contingencies. I tried to keep that to a minimum and be more present in each day as the trip approached.
Being present and being less triggered feel like gifts to myself. My level of enjoyment has risen considerably. I wouldn't say I'm happier, but I'm calmer and more relaxed. Yeah, I'm relaxed.
Highlights:
- Successful trip prep
- Less anxiety
- Waaay more energy
Next Week:
- Finish hike well
- Manage town stress better once down off the mountain
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, BC