The Joy of Winter

My moment of the day is listening and reading  the story of two climbers: Brian Mann  & Emily Russell. Listen:here

Winter Joy: Breaking Tail in 15 Degrees

by Brian Mann & Emily Russell

“It might sound strange, but there’s something cool about being tested. We’re both tempted to turn back, but we’re also thrilled by the idea that we’re the only humans here. It’s a kind of love-hate thing.

“The thing I like is when a mountain surprises you and the mountain comes out on top,” Emily says. “That’s what happened today.”

wordless Wednesday

How the day turns out to be

simply because

thick clouds veil the voices

cool air breezes

hikers pause on the trail

pose for a selfie

beside the cat’s paws.

note: the pussy paws, the flowers are called, dot the trail, Lake Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail. We hiked at the middle of the day.

Bryce Canyon

photo:taken when Mrs. Abstract and I were hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park, 2008