Friday, August 12, 2022

Gone Hiking 2022: Big Adventure Edition

 


Friends,

As you read this missive, I am preparing for The 2022 Gone Hiking Big Adventure edition.  This is what the training hikes of June, July, and August have been leading up to.  

The Outdoorsman and I will be leaving today (we may be on the road already) driving to a location to meet up with our group, go to the trailhead for meeting and pack checks and preparation.  Tomorrow, we will start on what should be a 7 day hike.  If all goes well, we will roll back into civilization a week from tomorrow.

I am a bit apprehensive about the hike  not so much from my ability or lack thereof  - the training hikes have proven wonderful in that respect - as I am about what I do not know.  In this particular case - much like the Grand Canyon - I have tried not to dwell too much on where we are going lest I think "I cannot do this".  

As per usual, I have left a series of posts to go up in my absence and apologize in advance for my delay in responses.  If all goes well, I anticipate re-posting start on Tuesday 23 August.  And by all means, look to all of those good folks over to the right as well for fine and thought inducing posts.

Have a wonderful week. I anticipate having some great pictures to share.

8 comments:

  1. Nylon128:03 AM

    Best of luck TB.

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    1. Thanks Nylon12! Hopefully I will have lots of great pictures to share.

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  2. Anonymous8:17 AM

    Have fun and enjoy the moment. Remember - the pain is temporary, but the images saved and appreciated last much longer.

    Be safe, hydrate and try not to overdo, especially at beginning.

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    1. Thank you. Fortunately we are with a group and with experienced guides (something I will happily pay for). I am truly hopeful that based on last year's Grand Canyon experience, this one will be equally memorable.

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  3. God watch over you all and keep you safe, TB. God bless.

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    1. He did, Linda! I managed to make it back in one piece.

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  4. I hope you have a great time on your hike, TB!

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