December 3, 2016

a human endeavor

I backpack because I am human; I backpack in order to be human.

I backpack to get away from people; I backpack to connect with people.

Here is backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop of the high Sierras — a human endeavor

there is joy in new adventures

there is joy in new adventures

there is quiet in the breaks from forward motion

there is quiet in the breaks from forward motion

there is solace in home being among the hills and the trees [Junction Meadow]

there is solace in home being among the hills and the trees [Junction Meadow]

there is excitement in the fresh journey

there is excitement in the fresh journey

there is delight in starting something grand together

there is delight in starting something grand together

there is grandeur in new places, waiting to be reached

there is grandeur in new places, waiting to be reached

there is beauty experienced in stopping to notice it

there is beauty experienced in stopping to notice it

there is fresh air to be breathed in and breathed out

there is fresh air to be breathed in and breathed out

there is tranquility in its rawest forms [Charlotte Lake]

there is tranquility in its rawest forms [Charlotte Lake]

there is a kind of friendship which only grows in the wilderness

there is a kind of friendship which only grows in the wilderness

there is peace under the vast night sky

there is peace under the vast night sky

there is wonder under the same vast night sky

there is wonder under the same vast night sky

there is a kind of stillness found only on alpine lake shores [Charlotte Lake]

there is a kind of stillness found only on alpine lake shores [Charlotte Lake]

there is challenge in pushing limits, physical and mental

there is challenge in pushing limits, physical and mental

there is awe inspired by ruggedness all around

there is awe inspired by ruggedness all around

there is satisfaction in reaching the high ground [Glenn Pass]

there is satisfaction in reaching the high ground [Glenn Pass]

there is a reward of adventure for all the effort

there is a reward of adventure for all the effort

there is accomplishment in seeing and capturing the moment

there is accomplishment in seeing and capturing the moment

there is a reward of new vistas for all the perseverence

there is a reward of new vistas for all the perseverence

there is comfort in the nearness of those close to you

there is comfort in the nearness of those close to you

there is simplicity in focusing on basic needs

there is simplicity in focusing on basic needs

there is depth in the bonds grown by meeting simple needs together [Upper Rae Lake]

there is depth in the bonds grown by meeting simple needs together [Upper Rae Lake]

there is awareness in being engulfed in something so much bigger

there is awareness in being engulfed in something so much bigger

there is always more to experience [Arrowhead Lake]

there is always more to experience [Arrowhead Lake]

there is rest from the hard work of carrying your life on your back [Lower Rae Lake]

there is rest from the hard work of carrying your life on your back [Lower Rae Lake]

there is rest in the hard work of carrying your life on your back [Dollar Lake]

there is rest in the hard work of carrying your life on your back [Dollar Lake]

there is calm in every pause [Dollar Lake, view to Fin Dome]

there is calm in every pause [Dollar Lake, view to Fin Dome]

there is unexpected fun in unexpected challenges

there is unexpected fun in unexpected challenges

there is contentment in having gone, seen, done

there is contentment in having gone, seen, done

there is always looking forward to the next time

there is always looking forward to the next time

2 thoughts on “a human endeavor”

gilian says:

December 3, 2016 at 5:34 am

The photos are just so great. Makes me want to go for an adventure. 🙂

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1. CurrentAdventure says:
  
  February 12, 2017 at 10:41 pm
  
  Rae Lakes Loop is one of the most photogenic places I’ve seen! You should definitely get out on an adventure — that’s always a good idea 🙂

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