Adventure at 9800 ft.

There are times during the week when, during field trips, your name is not on the list...well this was one of those days for me.  So I asked Tony and Taylor....aka..pup to see if they would want to go on a hike.  Now this hike was a 6 hour hike...3 up and 3 back.  Tony had mentioned that he wanted to conquer this certain mountain.  So we figured today was the day.  Now let me pause to tell you about these 2 young men.  These 2 fellas live above me and are a hoot to hang out with.  We have gone fishin together, they introduced me to West Rigde, and have shown me the ropes.  I consider them my "kids".  They are neat young men.  Well the challenge was laid before them and they accepted.  So after making lunches and signing out we were off on our adventure.  My personal goal was to make it to the base of the mountain.  They were fine with that but they had other goals for themselves in mind and here is what they did:)

Here they are at 8000 ft.  Tony on the left and "pup" on the right.

Here they are at 9000 ft.

And here at 9800 ft.  As you guessed it they headed up that mountain.  They were fearless as they worked their way up.  While they were climbing I had a chance to take some pictures of what I saw at the base of that mountain.

As I watched and rooted these boys on, I was left wondering how many of us look at a goal and just stop, make excuses, or are afraid to take on that battle and try to defeat it.  I witnessed 2 boys battle to reach their goal.  I am very proud of them!!!  Thank you fellas for letting this 37 year old hang out with you today!!!

As I looked around today at God's majestic beauty and prayed for safety for our climb I could not help but smile knowing that He is the mighty Creator and the Maker of all of this.  I am blessed!!!

Nate