The Grand Tetons, WYMt. rainier national parkSnowy Woods of New MexicoMoraine lake, alberta, canadaBIG SUR, CAWelcome to the Land of Enchantment and uniquely strange. New Mexico, often known for Area 51 and its extraterrestrial essence, is home to several ski resorts hidden in pine trees and great mountains of majesty. Aliens aren't the only thing that have been kept a secret around these parts- the snowfall is something to be reckoned. COME SKI THE HIGH DESERT FOR NO LINES & HIdden stashes: |
When the Nokia Bricks came along, you know them well, I'd throw the phone in the console without second thought before embarking on a new trail. At some point throughout technological advancement, bringing my cellphone along on hikes felt like a necessity. It seemed mandatory in the case of an emergency, even though I had survived with my own outdoor skills up until my early twenties without it. |
It's true what they say about the older you get, the quicker time seems to fly by. Especially once you have children. I feel like I have woken up from a zombie dream after retreating back to a cave-age flip phone. It was a shock the first month. I found myself constantly reaching for it in attempt to scroll through countless images of people I haven't seen in years or have never even met. It's kind of mad, really.
I took my daughter on a hike recently and didn't even think twice about bringing the phone. I did remember to grab the Nikon and let her practice taking photos of a frozen waterfall with it.
It felt as though the sense of urgency to be digitally in-tune had vanished. It was relaxing, refreshing, and wholesome. I didn't accidentally read emails from work or feel inclined to text anyone back when that little beep zings off.
We were just there, on the trail, with each other- and Dobby.
It reminded me of why I like to chase waterfalls in the first place- to be present.
My daughter has started asking to take pictures with the camera rather than grabbing for the phone. Talk about a wake-up call.
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