Some people have said that the journey is just as important as the destination. How true that was when I hiked the mountains of Montana at Glacier National Park.
The first day hike to Gunsight Lake was hard, but well worth it. I am not used to having a 30 pound pack on my back as I hike up the mountain. I was out of breath even when we were walkin on a leveled surface. The view going up that mountain was absolutely amazing! We met a new friend when we were at Gunsight Lake-Jeff from Oakland, CA. He said that he had so many warnings about bears that he got paranoid hiking up the the lake. He hiked 6.2 miles in 2 hours. He was bookin' it! I have a feeling that he may not had a lot of time to look around him as he hiked up. He did hike with us on the way down the mountain, so he had more time to enjoy the view on the way down.
As I hiked, my mind was full of thoughts (not a surprise to those who know me:-) It was easy going down and easy hiking on level ground, but going up hill was very hard. It was a mental game for me. If i look up and try to see the distance i have to hike uphill, it was a daunting thought. If I just hike and just look at the few steps ahead of me, it was easier.
Sometimes during the difficulties in life, I get overwhelmed. I just need to take one step at a time.
