20/09/2023
This isn't the best shot from my trip to Utah, but it's one of my personal favorites. Here's why.
I took this picture during one of the toughest hikes of the trip for me. To be honest, this wasn't the longest hike we took, or the steepest, or even the hottest day, but that morning, I was really struggling. It was a 5 mile hike with over 1,100 feet of elevation gain: 2.3 miles nearly straight up, and then 2.3 miles straight back down. I'd heard that the views at the top were some of the best in the park, but only half a mile in, I was seriously wondering if it was worth it.
Thankfully, my hiking buddy kept me going, and even though we stopped what felt like every 5 minutes, eventually, we made it to the overlook. The views at the top, of course, were awesome, but that's not what this is a picture of.
This picture is actually from near the bottom of the trail, right as we rounded the last bend into the parking lot. This was the point where I realized I'd made it.
Even though it's not the most glamorous shot, this picture always reminds me of that time I overcame that challenge. For that reason, it always brings a smile to my face - and I hope this story brings one to yours! 😊
(P.S. The trail is the Rim Overlook Trail. Highly recommend if you're in the park!)
