Age Is, Just A Number

(Video courtesy of Patagonia on YouTube.com)

What a complete inspiration Fred Beckey is! At 89, he is still going out,

doing what he loves. This video posted by Patagonia, filled me with chills, and made me think of

all of the things we are capable of in this life!

Whatever mountains you are climbing in your own lives, it is wonderful to look and see people like Fred, who look at the world anew everyday, and are ready 

to go out and conquer it. This time, he is doing it in the Dolomites.
 (Photo courtesy of Patagonia.com)

Also, a great book that I would recommend reading that I found a true comfort, is "Holy Sweat," written by Tim Hansel. This book was lent to me by my fabulous friend Charis, and I've book marked, written and rewritten inside it many times, and recommend it as a great reference for perseverance. He was the previous director for Summit Expedition, an outdoor organization up in the Sierras.

"HOLY reminds us of our highest calling. 

SWEAT is what it takes to get there."

Happy Trailing! And new hikes coming up soon, so stayed tuned!