From Roberta's Lessons Learned Along the Trail
"Just as the water started boiling on the stove, the rain started pouring from the sky. Tim and Carol jumped into their tents; Patty and I huddled under our tarp. The rain pelted down and turned to hail. Patty and I held the edges of the tarp down around us to gain as much protection as possible. The parts of our fingers that were exposed turned frigid and blue, so we took turns at holding the outside edges, rotating every 10 minutes...."
Everyone has a story or two to tell. Most people have lessons they’ve learned along the trail of life, no matter which path they’ve chosen. The same goes for author, Roberta Pickett. Using the backdrop of her favorite hobby – backpacking - Roberta tells us her story. And although you may never have backpacked, the chances are that you will be able to relate to the crippling impact of fear, the drudgery of fatigue, the value of discipline, the need for balance, the restorative power of beauty.
You will experience backpacking from inside and out: the tired, aching feet, the disciplined preparation, the response to unexpected circumstances, the fear of sleeping alone in the wilderness, the danger of a slippery trail. You will also thrill with the rush of nature’s awesome beauty and how it can be transformative.
"Just as the water started boiling on the stove, the rain started pouring from the sky. Tim and Carol jumped into their tents; Patty and I huddled under our tarp. The rain pelted down and turned to hail. Patty and I held the edges of the tarp down around us to gain as much protection as possible. The parts of our fingers that were exposed turned frigid and blue, so we took turns at holding the outside edges, rotating every 10 minutes...."
Everyone has a story or two to tell. Most people have lessons they’ve learned along the trail of life, no matter which path they’ve chosen. The same goes for author, Roberta Pickett. Using the backdrop of her favorite hobby – backpacking - Roberta tells us her story. And although you may never have backpacked, the chances are that you will be able to relate to the crippling impact of fear, the drudgery of fatigue, the value of discipline, the need for balance, the restorative power of beauty.
You will experience backpacking from inside and out: the tired, aching feet, the disciplined preparation, the response to unexpected circumstances, the fear of sleeping alone in the wilderness, the danger of a slippery trail. You will also thrill with the rush of nature’s awesome beauty and how it can be transformative.
