One of the pilots was concerned about the direction and strength of the wind because, in his own words, his gear was not as rugged as the other pilot's. In fact, in the photo below, you can see him looking out over the valley and feeling and seeing the winds.
Tag: trails
A Fascinating Week on the Trails
It was an interesting week for hiking and photography. Here are some of the best of the best.
Meandering to the Meadow
I woke up without an alarm at 4:30a. I sprung out of bed and got to work. Now that I was going to be doing an 11-12 mile hike, I had to pack differently.
The Fiery Cliffs of Noynac Ovorp
I figured if I was going to risk my life on the narrow passageway, I might as well do it when I am most fortified and motivated.
A Punch in the Gut
I ran into where he was, grabbed his shoulder and when he turned around, I punched him straight in the stomach.
Summer Fun in Utah
Summer Fun is the best fun. This post covers a backyard music fest, tubing the Provo River and multiple hikes.
A Weekend of Beautiful Trails
The 4th of July weekend presented lots of holiday fun and also lots of hiking beauty. This post focuses on the hiking.
Patience on the Trail with Mother Nature
And while my initial reaction is frustration coupled with a little bit of anger, I need to look for ways to create connection and understanding. I can do this through compassion about their wanting to run on those wonderful trails and maybe use that as a starting point to help build awareness and help foster some patience.
Over the Top on Wheeler Peak
I was convinced I was not going another step and I was willing to accept falling a bit short of making it to the summit that was about 200 yards away.
The Week, the Hikes, the Pix
Summer hiking is in full effect and I am loving it. I love being on the trail, feeling the heat, and of course, making some nice pix.