Bear Canyon
I woke up this morning a bit sore. The hike we went on yesterday was fairly ambitious and my legs were linguini-ish. After a couple hours of watching TV, I felt the urge to get back on the mountain. I asked
Noah if he wanted to go and he immediately agreed. That was rare because usually we deliberate for hours over any decision we make.
Within minutes we were in the car and bound for Cleveland National Forest. En route I got a call from my friend Harley, so we detoured to Laguna to pick him up. An hour later we were in the forest and felt even more disconnected from society than the previous day due to the more remote location of the hike.
The ascent through Bear Cayon was considerably less steep and the path was smoother than in Silverado. Harley’s presence hastened our pace and we covered 8.5 miles in about three hours of
hiking to Sitton peak and back. The conversation started earlier this time. Harley and I talked about
how we approach a job search, networking, and career advancement. Again we shared an open, candid, and honest conversation engulfed by the green hues of the mountains. I found it incredibly easy to share,
reflect, and accept every point that either of us made.
There is no doubt that the hiking contributed to the quality of the conversation. My heart was beating fast and I could feel the blood flowing through my extremities. The clean air felt refreshing going through my lungs. My thoughts were clearer than I could imagine. On the way down we realized how powerful the experience was and I resolved to commit to repeating it. This is the reasoning behind this blog and I hope to continue doing these ‘clear air’ hikes more frequently.
Let me know if you would like to go with me!
