#summit trail

[lobohemian]

Hiked to the top of the world with my boys this weekend. Feeling thankful 💙

#personal #hike #mountain #mountains #whistlers mountain #jasper #jasper national park #hiking #thanksgiving #family #summit trail #outside #Canada #alberta

[allisonperryart]

Manifesting good weather for Renn Faire this weekend with this #ThrowbackThursday to a study of a photo from one of my former classmates, Juan Alvarenga 🌞 He also has some awesome art, which you can find on IG @/jalvarengaart - check it out! 👀 Catch the process vid here:

#throwback #tbt #landscape #landscape painting #los angeles #la #socal #cali #california #san gabriel mountains #hiking #hike #trail #outside #outdoors #mountain #summit #desert #rocks #digital #digital art #concept art #visual development #background painting #background design #background #illustration #allisonperryart #allison perry #southern california

[pcttrailsidereader]

Scott Mountain Summit

It is unfortunate that many PCT hikers have been numbed by the spectacular vistas of the High Sierra if they are NOBO and the North Cascades if they are SOBO . . . as may other places in the Lower 48, the Trinity Alps would elicit a real sense of ooohs and aaawhs. Part of the PCT's westward plunge across I-5 into the Klamath Knot, the section from Scott Mountain Summit (5,554') to Carter Meadows (6,100) is but 20 miles long . . . but it stays high throughout with abundant vistas.

I was with a trail crew working on nearby trails this past week and was reminded, once again. just how beautiful this area is.

Once the domain of the Shasta and the Wintu peoples, white settlers established the route over Scott Mountain Summit as a pack trail in 1851 and as a stage road by 1860. The route, now Hwy 3, was known as the Western California - Oregon Trail. With the completion of the railroad along the Sacramento River, this toll road fell into disuse by 1887.

#Scott Mountain Summit #Carter Meadows #Shasta #Wintu #Trinity Alps #Western California - Oregon Trail

[forestgreenivy]

From the summit of Mt. Pisgah. Looking towards the Smokies out in the distance. Elevation: 5,721’

#summit #hiking #appalachian mountains #appalachia #appalachian trail #blue ridge parkway #blue ridge mountain #outdoors #nature #adventure #mountain range #smoky mountains national park #wilderness #peaceful #landscape #forest #foresrcore #adventurecore #camping #campcore #appalachain mountains #blue ridge mountains #photography #mountains #beauty #let’s be mutuals #let’s be moots #new friends #let’s be friends #dm me

[blueberryshelves]

Another book down. Can't wait to start reading book #2.

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Book Review

Title: Meet Me at the Summit Author: Mandi Lynn Bell

Book Series: Road Trip Snapshot, book #1

No. of Pages: 329

ISBN: 978-1-953388-02-5

Cover design: original cover and pen name before book republishing in 2023.

Synopsis:

For most 19-year-olds, a cross-country trip is an offer you can’t refuse, but for Marly, it’s the last thing she wants after losing both her parents in a car accident. Nine months after their death, Marly would rather stay home working the retail job she hates, than deal with her loss.

It isn’t until family and friends corner her into driving her mom’s renovated 1978 VW bus from Washington to New Hampshire that Marly is forced to face her grief and understand the guilt she feels over her parents’ death. Skeptical, Marly goes on the trip, warily exploring the life her parents knew she always wanted—hiking mountains and living out her photography dreams. On the way, she’ll discover places and people who’ll test her emotions and a guy who pushes at the walls she’s so carefully built around herself. Marly must decide: can she face her deepest wounds and reclaim the life she thought was gone forever?

Meet Me at the Summit is an intimate tale of grief, finding yourself after deep loss, and coming to terms with how life changes when you least expect it. It follows Marly as she both runs from and towards the emotions she has long held back regarding her parents’ death. A deep, insightful look into the coming-of-age theme through a heart-breaking narrative.

The Road Trip Snapshot duology, book 1

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What did I think of the book?

Meet Me at the Summit by Mandi Lynn Bell My rating: ⭐⭐⭐ 3 of 5 stars

[Spoiler warning!]

I read the companion novel/stand-alone of this series, The Trail to You & Me, at the beginning of July, and fell absolutely in love with it. So, when the other two books of the Road Trip Snapshot series finally came in the mail, I was excited, and hungry for more hiking adventures and romance. I have to say, Meet Me at the Summit is not what I expected. There's a part of me that wishes I had read this book first before the stand-alone for the emotional context, but oh well. This is a coming-age-of story focused on overcoming grief, loss, and finding a way to get life rolling onward again (in this case, through the awesomeness of a hiking road trip, and some romance sprinkled in the later half of the book). There are some tough lessons in this book, such as: sometimes you just have to do what you don’t want to do, or are scared of, in order to heal yourself and get things back together again. Life happens, it’s not always fun and games, and we have to learn to face it and keep living, even if it we’d rather spend the rest of our lives hiding under a pillow from it all. It’s an emotional book, and it’s hard to not feel like tearing up with the main character as she goes through her grief at times. The scene with Marly at the Summit of Mount Washington was beautiful, sad, and possibly my favorite scene of the whole book. The different locations described in the story were a lot of fun to search up, too. As I was reading, I told my partner, “I feel like I’m getting a tour of America with this book”, and he said “Yeah, there’s not much to see here… except everything.” Lol. Favorite character/s: Ethan, Marly’s uncle. I wish he was in the book more. It felt like he grounded the story nicely as an older adult in the book in the beginning. Dylan, for the fact that he doesn’t let Marly allow her fears to consume her. How he helps her have closure at the end of the story is also touching. What drew me to this book? The cover design (original). I loved the color palette with the orange and blue, and the vibe of the illustration style. When I found out the author had republished the books with new covers, I hesitated on getting the books. I really liked the original covers, so I was over-the-moon happy when I heard I could still get them from the author’s website. Stars: 3/5 because there were just a few too many hiccups with the book that affected the reading experience for me, the main one being that there was a strange lack of detail for some of the characters when they were introduced in the story, like hair color, eye color, clothes, etc., that weren’t mentioned until later on, or at times not at all. Despite this, I would read it again in the future, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what Let the Rubble Fall will be like.

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#book review #meet me at the summit #mandi lynn bell #overcoming grief #hiking #road trip #mountains #trails #vw bus #romance #coming of age #fiction #booklr #bookblr #book blog #books #bookish #bookworm #books and reading #book photography

[daughterofkos]

Dodd Wood Summit - Lake District, Cumbria - 22/04/23

#spent the weekend in the lake district with a friend #i'm very tired but i had a very lovely time c: #now enjoy some photos of some places we went #the dodd wood summit trail was a hard walk but well worth it for the view #Dodd Wood #Lake District #woodlands #nature #England #it's not shit sometimes!

[valhikes]

Bridger National Forest, Wyoming.

Smoke blew in on the fourth day, but it dispersed again. Pointier peaks and bigger lakes on the way to Titcomb Basin, a rather popular spot.

#hiking #backpacking #trekking #Bridger Wilderness #Bridger National Forest #Bridger Teton National Forest #Wyoming #hike #nature #wilderness #lakes #Upper Jean Lake #Lower Jean Lake #Island Lake #Pass Lake #Summit Lake #landscape #CDT #Continental Divide Trail #travel #outside #mountains #Titcomb Basin

[bluesman56]

Road up a Mountain by Tony Via Flickr: And still they lead me back To the long winding road You left me standing here A long, long time ago Don't leave me waiting here Lead me to your door

#Clwydian Range #Moel Famau #Offa's Dyke #Wales #britain #europe #geo:lat=53.14875167 #geo:lon=-3.25898000 #geotagged #jubilee tower #loggerheads #mountain #national trust #panorama #path trail #scenic #summit #©2021 Tony Sherratt

[deafeningdragondreamfriend]

Gunstock Trail Fest Day 1

Ran the 1.5mi Summit Climb which ended up being a bit longer due to a mid mountain detour from some construction.

Not quite the pace I was hoping for. Got caught up in the front early on legs didn't want to keep up with that. A good lesson learned and a step in the right direction. More hill work after these next races.

Start

Finish

Thought about running back down but this seemed better 😅

Hoping this warms up the legs for 30K tomorrow!

#runblr #running #fitbrl #runblog #fitness #trail running #training #long distance trail #new hampshire #summit

[fidgetspringer]

This trick for making contour maps in Photoshop is a gamechanger I wish i'd known about like 5 years ago.

Like??? This is so cool. Instant map!

#no more drawing this shit by hand #now I can name and label locations while I write the story and not have to worry about where everything is in relation to each other #that little summit with the two red trails coming off it is Plover's Peak! #and the area is Impact National park

[marilyn-jeanne]

#postcard #summit; hogback mountain; molly stark trail; route 9; marlboro; vermont #q’d

[hsmagazine254]

Maui, Hawaii: Discover the Magic of the Aloha Spirit

Exploring the Magic of Maui, Hawaii Maui, the breathtaking island in Hawaii, beckons travellers with its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and the welcoming Aloha spirit. This paradise, known for its lush scenery and diverse activities, offers a treasure trove of attractions, adventures, and unique experiences that will leave you enchanted. Join us in exploring Maui’s unique charm and uncover…

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#Aloha spirit #attractions #Haleakalā National Park #Haleakalā Summit #Hawaii #Iao Valley State Park #Lahaina #luau #Maui #Molokini Crater #Road to Hana #Travel #tropical fruits #Waihee Ridge Trail #Wailea Beach

[autotrails]

American Auto Trail-Roosevelt Midland Trail (Narrows to Castle Gate UT)

American Auto Trail-Roosevelt Midland Trail (Narrows to Castle Gate UT) https://youtu.be/-ge8c2j5RiA This American auto trail follows U.S. 6 eastbound, from Narrows to Castle Gate, Utah, a route in the early 1920s was known as the Roosevelt-Midland Trail.

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#4K #american history #Auto trail #Castle Gate #driving video #Midland Trail #road travel #slow travel #Soldier Summit #utah #White River

[blessingsafari]

Rescue on Mount Kilimanjaro

#mount kilimanjaro #rescue #climbing kili #seven summit #seven summits #nature #hiking trail

[wanderguidehub]

Hiking Guide to Mount Washington, New Hampshire: Conquer the Summit

Welcome to your essential guide to hiking Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to embark on this adventure, from recommended gear to safety tips, trail options, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker looking to conquer another summit or a novice ready for their first big trek, this…

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#adventure seekers #Explore Nature #Hike Safe #Hiking #hiking gear #Mount Washington #Mount Washington Hiking Guide #New Hampshire #outdoor adventure #outdoor enthusiasts #safety tips #Scenic Trails #Summit Views #trail maps #White Mountain National Forest #Wilderness Experience

[nicolasraybaud]

Au Val Tho Summit Games, j'ai passé 3 jours à courir (vite) !

Au Val Tho Summit Games, j'ai passé 3 jours à courir (vite) !

Ce mois d’Août ce tenait la 8é édition du Val Tho Summit Games. Si Val Thorens est une destination de notoriété en hiver, j’ai découvert une station plus qu’attrayante l’été. Ce festival du trail m’a confirmé mon avis sur la station des 3 vallées. Retour sur ces 3 jours d’altitude en collaboration avec le Hameau du Kashmir et l’office de Val Thorens. default Où tout a commencé. C’était lors de…

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#hameau du kashmir #trail #val tho summit games #val thorens