Month: December 2021

Pack like it’s a contest

  • VIP meet and greet.
  • All these photos and videos are from my seat on a rock.
  • Secret weapon for navigating mountain cliffs under all weather conditions.
Sperry Chalet, September 5.
In a moment like this, you have no idea what will happen next.
Mountain goat at chalet
Heading to meet and greet the new human arrivals?

Most of what’s in my small (child’s) backpack is for emergency preparedness. Otherwise, water, power brick, safety, and personal hygiene bag is all that’s needed. Simple. Essential. Priorities. Gratitude. Joy. Hope. 

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In case you missed the home BFO

Mountains from a hiker’s perspective
The 50-year WDW anniversary pin and the New Balance running shoes color help time-stamp 2021. Photo: Grinnell Glacier Overlook.
Mountains
Looking back at Grinnell Glacier Overlook (upper left). A favorite before or after dinner excursion.

Simplify. 

Prioritize.

Serve. 

Enjoy.

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Grow at home

Hot pot order screen shot from Amazon
This hot pot (along with a Jet Boil for the mountains) makes the Motel meals simple. Makes drinking 3-5 daily cups of plain hot water easy-peasy.

Why simplify and prioritize your priorities?

Every decision we make stems from our priorities. 

Every habit grows from our constant decisions. 

Why again? Why over-focus?

Growth mindset.

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Guilt for dwelling

High mountain chalet
Looking back at Granite Park Chalet as we descend four miles to my rental car.
Hidden Mickey made from three creek rocks
Created a few smiles by revealing the plan for this hidden Mickey.
Three men at hiking trailhead
It was an easy decision to help some hikers solve a challenge.

Dear Son, sometimes you will feel guilty for being vibrantly organized at home. Be vibrantly organized at home anyway.

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Today is not a good day

Mountains
To be the one taking the photo is inspiring.
Mountains
Stunning angle to see Swiftcurrent Firetower (mid-upper left). Oberlin behind firetower. Reynolds behind Oberlin. Jackson upper right. Clements on right, in front of Jackson.
Mountains
Swiftcurrent Firetower (8,200’) is now on right edge. Mount Gould dominates the upper left horizon.
High mountain chalet staff of four
L-R: Jean, Logan, Spencer, Morgan (2021 manager).

Today is not a good day to put your dreams on hold. 

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