Hiking

One of the activities we do every week is The Hike. Everyone is required to hike to the first hill and some decide to hike on to the second and third hills. It's a rather long climb to the third hill, but worth it for the view. The trails were created many years ago, when they were first marked, the trails went straight up the hill with no switchbacks. It makes for a steep climb. I've often wondered why we haven't ever gone back and made the trails a bit more user friendly, maybe some year.

You'll notice in this first picture from the first hill that the view is quite impressive. You might also notice the four wheeler. I went ahead and made the sacrifice to drive up the hill instead of climb. I wouldn't want to take the joy of feeling the burn as your legs scream for oxygen up the hill away from anyone, so I did the only kind thing I could -- drive up the hill and wait for everyone else. Actually, I did bring water up for everyone, so I had a good reason to drive and not walk. . . . . right?

The second picture is of Sam leading the train of campers as they arrive on the first hill (about twenty minutes after me).