Wow, sorry everybody! I’ve gotten so busy the past week that I’ve for sure been slacking on the blog. Day 14 we had a rest day in West Yellowstone, MT, and it was incredible. One group woke up at 4:30 to go the park and the sane group left at 8:30ish to get into the park at 9:15. We hiked up Mt. Washburn by Dunraven Pass. It was pretty incredible.
One thing that I have to say about Yellowstone is that is absolutely life changing. Seeing the mountains, the grassy fields, the wildlife… it’s life changing. It puts you in awe of the world we get to live in, and gives you a greater appreciation for the delicate balance of life. If you think about what we are actively doing to the world, as humans, by fundamentally changing the climate, then it deeply disturbs you that, in our lifetimes, places like Yellowstone could very well disappear, or at least be transformed beyond recognition. Places like Yellowstone are treasures that not only merit preservation, but necessitate it. Think sustainability in your daily lives AND when you vote in November. That’s my rant for the day.
We heard a lot about how much snow they’ve gotten out here and how unseasonable the winter was, but there’s nothing like actually seeing it. We weren’t sure that we’d be able to make the summit with all the snow and our lack of gear, but we made it! The summit was about 3000m up, so it was some serious elevation and I could definitely feel it.
After we descended Mt. Washburn, we went down to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and took in some splendid views of the falls. This took up pretty much the whole day, so when we got back to West Yellowstone and I paced Ryan for a workout I definitely felt exhausted. He ran really well, especially considering the nearly 7,000 feet of elevation. By the time night fell we were all pretty exhausted, but ready to get up and run to Bozeman, MT the following morning.
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