Hike 56 of 52 hikes in 52 weeks....goal surpassed!

[Carol]

Last day of the year, and an icy one on the mountain. The day started with single digit temps and a fee EOY obligations that needed addressing. I didn't try for the summit. I kind of wish I had, I brought enough supplies to be out after dark. Plus, it would have been very quiet at the top.

Originally I expected this journey to be a bit more photographic than it was. If there is a downside to being a trail steward, its that you are on the same trail time and again. Sometimes I didn't feel like photographing the same trail repeatedly. Other times my hands were too tied up to take pictures, especially when I was carrying tools.

I set my original goal of 52 Hikes in 52 Weeks to build better habits, and to push myself to get out there. It worked...in fact it worked so well, I am reluctant to spend time inside. I did my 52nd hike of the year in November, reaching my goal before the holidays...an added bonus.

My final hike of the year was my 56th hike of 2.5 hours or more.

The first hike of 52 hikes in 52 weeks, 2014 edition, will be tomorrow


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[Xue Sheng]

congratulations and good luck in the 2014

 

[Ironcrane]

You set a goal, you did it, and it worked out beautifully. It's always wonderful when that happens. Beware though, once you start accomplishing the goals you set for yourself, it'll lead you into doing it more often for future goals.

 

[granfire]

I think I will set a 12/12 month goal for my girls!

 

[Carol]

You set a goal, you did it, and it worked out beautifully. It's always wonderful when that happens. Beware though, once you start accomplishing the goals you set for yourself, it'll lead you into doing it more often for future goals.

That's always the risk, eh?

Thanks for the kind words :asian:

 

[Carol]

I think I will set a 12/12 month goal for my girls!

That is an excellent goal!

 

[granfire]

There is a hike for you:
http://www.viralnova.com/dangerous-trail-huashan/

it's a 1 in 1 deal though: Once in a lifetime....and then please...heli ride back to the trailhead!

 

[Carol]

Oh my.....uh....No.

And I think the people doing that climb in open toed shoes are bloody insane.

Although, the part with the stairs that passes the houses and little villages? I'd be all over that.

 

[Kong Soo Do]

Very big thumbs up

 

[Carol]

Very big thumbs up

Thank you so much! :asian:

2014 is off to a very good start, will be posting pics soon.