So, here’s the deal. I LOVE the outdoors!! I LOVE hiking!! I LOVE being in nature with the smell of pine trees all around and the sound of a flowing creek nearby. I LOVE hanging out with my two boys.
But - to be honest - when they expressed their desire to go backpacking last year - I was a bit hesitant. I hadn’t slept in a tent in nature since I was a kid. I could have said NO - that I’m too old, that I’m more of a “day hiker, and that I didn’t have time for that. I am so thankful that I did not say any of those things - but instead I emailed my good friend, Linda, and asked if she would take us out on our first backpacking adventure! (Linda is a backpacking expert and really knows all the ins and outs).
We planned our first trip - a year ago - and saw some of the most beautiful Colorado mountains and scenery you will ever find. We hiked 26 miles in 3 days - including a 14’er (Mt. Belford). I was not used to a tent and sleeping out in the wilderness, but my boys LOVED it - they slept great and we had the time of our lives.
So - this year rolled around - and we were ready to tackle our 2nd backpacking trip - with the help of Linda of course. 🙂 We knew what we were in for. Again - it was an AMAZING time with my boys and friend Linda - we hiked, fished, sat in nature, drank hot cider, laughed, laughed some more, and enjoyed being in God’s beautiful mountains. So - here’s my challenge to you: Set another goal -- Dream a new Dream!
Do something you are nervous about. Do something with your kids/friends - just because they want to. Challenge yourself. Do something you think you can’t do - or that maybe you don’t want to do. You might surprise yourself!
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis