Thursday, August 29, 2013

Mount Timpanogos

So, we decided to hike up a local mountain in Utah, Mt Timpanogos, while visiting mom and dad.  




Dad has hiked it quite a few times before and he's in awesome shape!  It is kind of big-time.  We started just before 7.  It was chilly!!  

I wasn't  really prepared for how hard it was!   It was a 10 hour hike, and 15 miles of strenuous hiking - up a mountain. 

Craig leaving his mark...

We walked across these rocks forever...


I thought it would be just a dirt trail... Not so much.  We hiked on long patches of rocks and uneven ground, and I had to use my hands a lot toward the top.  


A year ago I would have never imagined being able to do something like this (or wanting to), and that's a pretty awesome feeling to accomplish something so challenging!  




The wildflowers were a-mazing!!!  

It was super fun seeing all the mountain goats up close... they are much bigger than I thought!  



It was absolutely the most beautiful views I've ever seen in my life!  Utah ( for those of you who don't know) is so picturesque!  So it was totally worth being sore for a week afterwards!  




I can't wait to go again next year!!

2 comments:

  1. WAY TO GO!!! So awesome!!! 15 miles?!? I think you're ready for a half...

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  2. WOW!! I am so impressed. Laura, you look amazing and I know that comes from a lot of hard work. I need to see you in person soon!

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