Mountain's are my favorite place

There are few places that make us feel smaller than we are, but one of those places is being on a mountain. A small speck on an enormous rock. To hike and climb to the top of these giants evokes emotions throughout the journey. Starting out at the bottom looking up at this beautiful monstrosity prepared for the strenuous journey ahead.
Once the journey begins it is not difficult, but rather quite easy, mile by mile up the rock. Moments pass and the intensity of the hike relays to my legs. It becomes difficult, step by step up a giant. Trying not to let the fatigue take over me. Internalizing the definition of tenacity as best I can. Passing those who have already experienced the strain I am going through. Until there is no one left to pass by me. I am atop this enormous beauty, overlooking the specs in the valley below.
Nothing has ever made me love this world we live in more than experiencing the beauty within it. That's why I will choose to experience the same strenuous climb to the top of a rock any chance I get.
Image 1: Looking up at El Capiton 
Image 2: Looking over Yosemite Valley

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  1. Laura GibbsJanuary 16, 2018 at 3:05 PM

    Oh, this is great, Zach... the picture you took there of Yosemite valley is AMAZING. And, as you can imagine, mountains play a huge role in Indian mythology, especially the Himalayas. Maybe you will want to do a project that combines mountain-climbing adventures with the mythical and legendary gods and other beings who inhabit the Himalayas! Himavat is the "king of the mountains" for example: Wikipedia: Himavat ... anyway, keep an eye out for references to mountains in the epics. You will not be disappointed! :-)

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  2. rosa trnaFebruary 9, 2018 at 11:47 PM

    Hi Zach! The photos you chose to depict the beauty of mountains are absolutely breath taking! I have never hiked or climbed a mountain before because my fear of heights has gotten in the way. I can barely withstand the second story of most buildings. I admire that you climb as a hobby though! How often do you go and where do you typically go?

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