Hi Everyone!
Can a hike be successful if you never reach your destination?
Some of you may recognize this hike from the pictures below. The 16.4 mile (26.4 km) round trip climbs 4,839 feet from the valley floor to the summit. The hike begins at an elevation of 4,000 (1,220 m) and climaxes at 8,839 (2,694 m). The combination of distance, elevation gain, and altitude make it a formidable hike.
The trail ascends the last 400 vertical feet at up to a 45-degree angle. I decided to stop at the base of this last climb.
This September was the second time I have done this hike. And it was the second time I turned around just short of the summit. Part of me was dissatisfied not to make it all the way. But overall I felt pretty good. The view was exhilarating!
If you set a goal for yourself and then fail to achieve it, can you still call your hike successful?
Oh, and dont worry about hurting my feelings. I am quite comfortable with my decision to turn around.
Here are some pictures from my turnaround point, just short of Half Dome.
- Woodsorrel
Can a hike be successful if you never reach your destination?
Some of you may recognize this hike from the pictures below. The 16.4 mile (26.4 km) round trip climbs 4,839 feet from the valley floor to the summit. The hike begins at an elevation of 4,000 (1,220 m) and climaxes at 8,839 (2,694 m). The combination of distance, elevation gain, and altitude make it a formidable hike.
The trail ascends the last 400 vertical feet at up to a 45-degree angle. I decided to stop at the base of this last climb.
This September was the second time I have done this hike. And it was the second time I turned around just short of the summit. Part of me was dissatisfied not to make it all the way. But overall I felt pretty good. The view was exhilarating!
If you set a goal for yourself and then fail to achieve it, can you still call your hike successful?
Oh, and dont worry about hurting my feelings. I am quite comfortable with my decision to turn around.
Here are some pictures from my turnaround point, just short of Half Dome.
- Woodsorrel