while researching for my term paper i came across the journal of stehekin. i found this journal to be pleasing because the author included two of my favorite influences in life; weather and time.
"The weather news just keeps getting worse and worse. More and more inches of snow are falling. We ended up hiking in the morning to Rainy Pass during the storm. Luckily the elevation wasn’t super high so we got there pretty fast. We are staying in Mazama with friends of Pony and the Saint and waiting out the worst of the storm. It’s frustrating being so close and just having to wait."
i enjoy the tone of this journal. although the weather is unfavorable, the hikers maintain a mostly positive attitude. it makes me wonder if walking long distances in the rain or snow could actually be enjoyable. the cold is harsh on feeble bodies. i always slow when it gets colder but i think that slow in steady wins. patience is a virtue even when its frustrating.
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