The Goodland Journal: Volume Two

Despite all attitudes toward skinning
up icy hardpack or the boot pack up
exposed couloirs or the long approach,
I’ve got to say the feeling of euphoria
after ripping skins and skiing is far out.
So it seems that progress requires a
vision. That vision is usually created by
a person, friend, father, grandfather,
personal hero, who has come before
you and made an impact. Keep
your eyes open! Then the figurative
trigger is pulled and initiates the rest:
thinking, planning, putting in the
hard work, asking for advice, taking
the class, finding a way to make the
vision a reality. The mountain top is the
pinnacle – the realization of the dream
come true. Then the fun begins as you
take your turn to feel what it means to
accomplish and reap the reward for
taking initiative. But I promise you, on
that mountain top as you look deeper
into the mountain range, you’ll see
someone or something else that will
energize you again. Therein lies the
addictive property of progression and
success. Reach one blissful peak to
envy another and so on. So again: on
your quest, whatever or wherever it
may be, don’t forget to ENJOY IT!
Reflection: (Left to Right) All
natural ice bath in spring runoff.
Always good perspective to
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