“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” Marcus Aurelius I finished up work early on Friday and didn’t have to be back to town until three for a high school football game, so I had several hours to drive up to the northern section of the Park and […]
Hike 20 – Grand View Point and Two Ocean Lake Read More »
“Remember how long you’ve been putting this off, how many extensions the gods gave you, and you didn’t use them. At some point you have to recognize what the world it is that you belong to; what power rules it and from what source you spring; that there is a limit to the time assigned
Hike 21 – Emma Matilda Lake Read More »
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” Marcus Aurelius I have been looking forward to and preparing for this hike all summer, and it did not disappoint. I knew that it was a huge day for me in the mountains, and I hoped that I would
Hike 22 – Death Canyon Loop Read More »
“Everything you see will soon alter and cease to exist. Think of how many changes you’ve already seen; the world is nothing but change.” Marcus Aurelius I don’t have too much to report on this hike as it was a pretty uneventful 5ish miles. The trail runs basically across from Jackson Lake Lodge, and I
Hike 23 – Christian Pond and Oxbow Bend Read More »
“We are just paper lanterns. We can just burn up anytime.” Joon Park This one was a big adventure. The goal for the day was to paddleboard across the north tip of Jackson Lake, find the trail somewhere on the other side, and then hike solo through the most remote part of the Park to
Hike 24 – Berry Creek, Jackass Pass, Forellen Divide Read More »
“At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if I’m going to do what I was born for — the things I was brought into the world to do? Or is this what
Hike 25 – Webb Canyon, Moose Basin, Owl Creek Read More »
“Each day provides its own gifts.” Marcus Aurelius Well, that’s it. It took all summer and a little of fall, but I managed to hike all the trails in Grand Teton National Park. It was a great season of new adventures, discovery, long conversations with friends and family, and many hours of solitude. And, many