I finally got to do my first mountain hike. It was such a beautiful day. We were some where out in the Kananaskis. That is about all I know. I was thinking we would do hills, then flat and maybe hills again. Boy, was I wrong. It was all hill from the get go. We started at the bottom by the creek and went up until we got to the top. Two hours of hiking to the top. There were a few stopping breaks in there, but it was all up hill. I didn't think I was going to make it, but I pushed through and got to the top. I never would have thought I would be standing on a beautiful summit, completely surrounded mountains. That is like a kiss from heaven. God has truly created a beautiful place. I just stood there in awh. The video I attached at the bottom is a panoramic view. It was very rocky and uneven, that is why the video is so shaky. If you fall , you are going down one way or another. Though it was quite cold on top, yet so nice. Then we headed down. I thought that was going to be the easy part. Actually, going downhill takes a toll on your knees. More than what going up hill does to you thighs. According to my GPS, it was 4.63 miles round trip.
I was hiking with a group of ladies with Fit Frog. This is the same group I do the Urban Hikes with, though there is always different ones that show up. That is Lori in the pic with me. This is her set up. They are all so nice, very talkative and very Canadian. I just love the accents, "eh".
Brock and Bryan went on a bike excursion yesterday. After we bought Bryan a new bike, he and Brock road there bikes downtown then back home. Well, almost home. As I have told you before, we live at the top of the hill. By the time they made it to the neighborhood they did not have enough juice to get them up that last big hill. So I went and got them. They did 30km, which is about 18.75 miles. My two guys were plumb worn out. I was proud of them.
I think we are going to try to go to Grotto Canyon sometime in the next couple of weeks. This is suppose to be a good day hike for the kids. There is a creek in the canyon, so there is a lot of room for playing and climbing over rocks. From what I understand the drive there gets you over the hills, so there isn't a lot of uphill walking. That's a good thing.
Thanks to everyone for your comments. It is good to have some encouraging words from home. I love you all.
Be blessed,
Ali
5 comments:
Go Ali!! Our God rocks! Man, that is beautiful. I bet the pictures do not even touch real life. Grace & Peace, daphne
That is beautiful! We miss you guys down here. Josh loves seeing the pictures of Brock. God Bless! Roxanne
Hey, it looks like you already made a friend up there from the first photo, huh? So glad to hear all is well.
Wow, I am sooooo impressed! Those pics are truly amazing looking. I love to see you and your family being so adventurist! You geaux girl! I miss you, DeLin
These pictures are so beautiful! I was shocked when DeLin told me that you guys were moving. I'm glad to see that you are doing well, finding friends, fitting in, etc. I'm very impressed with your hiking skills. Were you terribly sore the next day? I wouldn't be able to walk. Add me to your friends list. I'd like to keep in touch.
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