Great idea here, Hadden. My husband and our oldest children attempted to hike a 14,000-ft mountain in Colorado a couple summers ago and actually *got lost* (despite being above the tree line) and had a very difficult descent. It is one of our favorite tales in our family lore and of course is also one of the most dangerous things any of us have ever experienced. The more risky it is, the better the story, right?!
This is a welcome reminder to get off my phone and have more adventures. Thank you! One of the greatest summers of my life was spent in the Colorado Rockies going on hikes and having little access to cell service. So many fun hikes and experiences!
One experience that stands out: I had hiked into the woods to find a spot to journal and do some spiritual reflection. I found a boulder that I could climb and sat on top of it, beginning to journal and think. I honestly can't remember how long I was on that boulder, but after some time had passed, an elk walked within 10 yards of me. It was AMAZING. Something I will never forget!
Recently my daughter wrote an article about going for a walk without a phone. Most commenters stated that they are afraid, in very basic terms, to go out alone without their device - in case they get hurt. As someone who almost never carries a phone (it's a shared dumb one at that) I have a hard time relating to their fears. I actually find freedom in not carrying the world with me, no calls, no pings, no distractions - just me, my thoughts and the wildness of nature. And yes, occasionally I do go hiking alone, I used to go a lot when I lived in the PNW, less so here in Romania (mostly because of the shepherd dogs - and there are a couple of stories there!). One winter in our village, we did find bear prints in the snow, right alongside the road. They generally stay at higher elevations, so it must have been looking for something more.
Great idea here, Hadden. My husband and our oldest children attempted to hike a 14,000-ft mountain in Colorado a couple summers ago and actually *got lost* (despite being above the tree line) and had a very difficult descent. It is one of our favorite tales in our family lore and of course is also one of the most dangerous things any of us have ever experienced. The more risky it is, the better the story, right?!
I can relate to this experience - in Colorado as well.
This is a welcome reminder to get off my phone and have more adventures. Thank you! One of the greatest summers of my life was spent in the Colorado Rockies going on hikes and having little access to cell service. So many fun hikes and experiences!
One experience that stands out: I had hiked into the woods to find a spot to journal and do some spiritual reflection. I found a boulder that I could climb and sat on top of it, beginning to journal and think. I honestly can't remember how long I was on that boulder, but after some time had passed, an elk walked within 10 yards of me. It was AMAZING. Something I will never forget!
Recently my daughter wrote an article about going for a walk without a phone. Most commenters stated that they are afraid, in very basic terms, to go out alone without their device - in case they get hurt. As someone who almost never carries a phone (it's a shared dumb one at that) I have a hard time relating to their fears. I actually find freedom in not carrying the world with me, no calls, no pings, no distractions - just me, my thoughts and the wildness of nature. And yes, occasionally I do go hiking alone, I used to go a lot when I lived in the PNW, less so here in Romania (mostly because of the shepherd dogs - and there are a couple of stories there!). One winter in our village, we did find bear prints in the snow, right alongside the road. They generally stay at higher elevations, so it must have been looking for something more.