For a long, long, very long
time I've set...and then re-set
a goal. I've imagined and hoped
and longed to be able to
climb Smith Rock. Yes, climb it.
The Misery Ridge trail is 3.8
miles up, down and back around.
That's 1000 feet up. And down.
And a very, very, very long
way back around. Such a challenge,
such a huge victory! With breathtaking
scenery for my sweet, sweet reward!
Please join in the Friday fun!
Caption a photo, share a poem
or tell a story. Just remember,
only six words in each line!
Congrats on making it! I've only done that trail once...usually we just walk along the river a couple miles and then turn around.
ReplyDeleteNext time you can climb it vertically with a rope for safety - like so many other crazy people who like rock climbing. : )
Looks like you are having a great time.
Ein ganz großartiger Ausflug mit herrlichen Fotos.
ReplyDeleteDies Gegend ist sehr beeindruckend, ich bin begeistert !
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
Jutta
Fabulous post Adrienne, beautiful pictures and your smile is wonderful... congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWay to go!!! I so want to do this hike now - such an amazingly gorgeous part of this country. So glad you hiked it and shared it with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing feat! And such incredible sights! America really is full of some stunning places. That's so cool you made this dream come true!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Wow, what a gorgeous set of pictures and what a wonderful accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on realizing your longtime dream!
ReplyDeleteI love that the Sisters' mountains are in the background; Sisters, OR is my very most favorite place on earth.
Cheers~
Spectacular scenery! I love it when I reach a goal... especially a life-long dream goal! It must have been very sweet for you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWoW...so gorgeous and so worth it!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! What a wonderful, LONG awaited gift you gave yourself. Good going!
ReplyDeleteSmiling at you from Maryland, m & jb
It's my first time here, and it's so nice to see all the different posts. The climb was well worth it, judging from the spectacular pictures you took...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! good for you! We felt like we mastered "misery ridge apartment" last Sat. when we moved our daughter up to the 3rd floor of an apt. in a very old building with tall stories, ha!
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