The hike was amazing this year. It was so
hard, but so rewarding. The mountain seemed to stretch out in front of us
forever.. We hiked 7 miles that day. The lakes were absolutely gorgeous. Each
new bend brought a breathtaking vista. The best part; however, was the effort
it took to hike the mountain—we felt we had accomplished a monumental task! The
sense of accomplishment was amazing, and it strengthened our resolve to believe
in their ability to do hard things.