Solo Hike? Hmmmm....

well people! I have become so frustrated with some of my friends. I have realized lately that nobody in my life is as ACTIVE as I want to be. I want to surround myself with people who are stronger, fitter, and more energetic than me so that they can be my role model and we can do active things together. The ONE thing most on my mind today is; Picacho Peak!!! I've wanted to hike this huge, beautiful mountain for at least 2 mths. I've had 3 people say they'd go, and then blow me off last minute b/c they are not active and this is NOT a leisurely, beginners trail. It's straight up andyou have to wear gloves and climb up cables at some points b/c it's so steap! But it's soooooo beautiful from the road and only surrounded by natural desert. I want to do it b/c it's considered "moderate difficulty" and I'd like to say "yeah, I did that!" ya know. It's just been a goal of mine. So here I am off work today, had no plans, was going to just hang out at home and clean, and THEN I thought, "what if I CAN do this alone?" It'd be a great time to clear my head, be alone with God's beautiful country and know that nomatter what IIIII am capable. So.... I'm going to do it! I'll upload pics tonight!!! Wish me luck, safety, and hope my head gets clearer up there in the clouds! ;)

xoxo,
Libby

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  1. MBMay 7, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Good luck!!!!!

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  2. BrookeMay 7, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    WOW- good for you. And good post. I would be intimadated to do that hike alone (am terrified of heights so I wouldn't even consider it, but I mean even from the perspective of pushing myself to do something challenging on my own).

    Having said that, the one and only time I did a 100 km bike trip, I did it by myself. I was really nervous and for the first 20 k really unsteady on my bike just thinking about it (am a long time rider). And then there was a point where I got comfortable with the aloneness and the idea that I was driving the bus, so to speak and I still remember that ride to this day as being a realy magical moment where I felt like a kid again and loved the world around me.

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  3. Jen from OregonMay 7, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    You go girl!!!

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  4. Liz - Lizzle - Libby LouMay 7, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Brooke- That sounds like that was such an awesome moment! Yay!

    Jen-Thank you!!!!

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