Tag: Glacier

The early bird gets the worm

The early bird gets the show. You know what’s about to happen. Crash!
Back to back morning, solo summits. First one there both days.
In 75 minutes, the summit was mine. There was no goal to ascend quickly. i simply knew what i was doing this time.

Son, your college freshman schedule has been built for you.

Your schedule is unique and early morning starts are not included.

You may or may not become a morning person.

This is a personal choice, often driven by a work schedule.

Don’t sweat it now, just know there is Magic in being early. Keep that knowledge close to you as you build your life.

Remember how easily we were able to do exactly what we wanted at Glacier because we made early starts our number one priority.

Off the trails when the day gets the hottest (and crowds the heaviest) and then back out in early evening – without any crowds, hassles, or disappointments.

The stunning skies, the wildlife, and our opportunities for extra-ordinary sights and experiences increased exponentially because our activity was counter-intuitive to the crowds.

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My first Oberlin solo

Four miles round trip.
And 1,600’ elevation gain.
Sitting at 8,200’.

The photos reveal an early morning workout from a simple walk.

Love it when work doesn’t feel like work.

Son, it takes focus and discipline and continuous learning to reach the heights of your best dreams.

You have the DNA of Walt Disney, just like your parents.

PS. Summiting Oberlin solo was a thrill – overcoming the fears and doubts was the victory. A different kind of workout.

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The truth is rarely heard as stated

One mile up the road from Wild Goose Island. A rare roadside close Grizzly bear encounter.
From the car, 7:00 PM. Sunset is 9:20 PM.
Four miles was a great way to close the day.

Son, the truth is rarely heard as stated.

Picture a conversation i used to have with myself between 1979 (age 20) and 1999 (40):

“Yes, i want to be vibrantly healthy. Why am i not? Too busy. Too stressed. Too tired. Someday. Maybe tomorrow. Yes, i’ll start tomorrow.”

Then i began hearing some faint accountability:

“Today is yesterday’s tomorrow. If not now, when? If not ever, why?”

Son, accountability is one of four key blueprints for personal (and corporate) leadership.

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The only thing you can count on

Easy 3-mile round trip hike. Oberlin was first choice but clouds over-ruled.
Have never seen Haystack framed like this. Inspiring.
Majestic views consistently appear no matter when you hike, or where you hike, Glacier’s 734 miles of trail.
Moments later.

Son, the only thing you can count on is change.

Change is constant.

Change can happen in the blink of an eye.

Change can be slow as a Ptarmigan.

Embrace all of it.

Be active, eat and sleep well.

Stretch.

Keep your core fit.

Find a million ways to stay motivated.

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Adapt and overcome

Yesterday near 8AM, getting ice for medicinal use.

Hiking at elevation and for long distances takes getting used to. 

Like most things, there’s a break-in period. 

Sore feet?

Ice them. 

Rest them. 

Elevate them. 

The hike, in the snow/hail, down from Iceberg Lake three days ago had us pushing ourselves in a non-planned way. 

We rushed our descent.

Cold is one thing but cold and wet is dangerous. 

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