Hiking at high altitude is hard work. Carrying a pack more than 1/4 of your body weight at high altitude is seriously hard work. Hiking uphill with said pack on your back at high altitude is not recommended unless you have a deep desire for hurt. So, when engaging in this unthinkable activity, I have to believe that feeling tired is just a state of mind…
which can be relieved in a number of ways when that tired feeling hits during a long, hard uphill climb.

We are alone in this vast wilderness…at least it feels like it. I love that feeling of smallness in this vast expanse.

Below 9000 feet, we can have campfires. What a difference in your mood a campfire makes! (That’s me on the far right)
photos by Becky Chaplin-Kramer
Terrific.. this looks so much of fun 😍
What great moments you are enjoying and great memories you are making!
We feel fortunate to be able to keep up with the youngsters and enjoy this together.