Simplistic Thoughts

My new love

Posted by simplisticthoughts , Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:57 PM

So recently I took a backpacking trip up to Seven Devils in Riggins, ID. It was my first official backpacking trip, with all the packs and camping equipment strapped to our backs we hiked up the steep terrain. It was such a FUN adventure for me, I felt like a stinkin kid again climbing up rocks and the mountain side. I hardly paid any attention to the physical exertion, I was just stoked to be out in the mountains and starting a new venture that I have never done before. When we finally reached the top of the mountain where we were setting up camp, the view was magnificent!! It really brought me to my knees and tears to my eyes at the overwhelming beauty of God's wonderful creation! Everything was so beautiful and I was standing so small in the center of it! I immediately have fallen in love with this hobby and sport, I mean camping is fun enough but to actually hike into someplace is a whole different ball game.

It also made me want to take up rock climbing as well, I have done rock walls at gyms before but the little that we did while we were up there was a blast. I love the challenge of pushing your body to new extremes. If any of you get the opportunity to go backpacking, take it!! All the work is worth it when you reach your destination (hey that could be a sermon right there). Needless to say, there was no "devil" about this place, God's craftsmanship and fingerprint was everywhere!! Might I add that my personal worship time there was some of the best I have ever had. God is soooo good!