Why would any sane person take two weeks off of work, to hike into the middle of the forest, around lakes, over mountains and through rivers, all while living only off of what you pack in on your back, and simply call it 'a much needed vacation'? I know that may sound a bit unpleasant to some but I should add the abundant and beautiful wildlife that that are known to this area. Brown bear, black bear, cougar, mountain lion, bull moose and just recently reported on another blog, a sighting of a wolfpack. Oh, did I mention the occasional grizzly bear? Of course you do have your cute, cuddly, fuzzy critters like squirrels, chipmunks, field mice and marmots....but aren't they really just appetizers until a more sizeable, tasty entree comes walking along, say 190 lbs of soft and meaty goodness?
Oh, I did mention something about a vacation didn't I? Well is that really a vacation that a sane person would consider a good time? Especially since that sane person hasn't had a vacation since the Clinton administration? Well the answers to these questions at this point are completely unknown, so apparently I, the author, am quite insane.
Me and my 6'2'', 190 lb main course....I mean body, will be hiking into the Pasayten Wilderness located in the Okanogan National Forest just east of the Cascade Mountains in the Evergreen State for a period of at least 7 days. By the term "at least" I am referring to the fact that we don't get lost, injured, maimed or mauled.
Maybe I shouldn't have watched that documentary on the animal planet about Grizzly and Wolf feeling less threatened by humans now, then ever before. Not sure if that was the best choice of TV viewing...
Oh well, they look really, really cool. I wonder if they like to snuggle?
Well, maybe if you don't shower a few days before leaving and of course you won't be taking many on your trip; the bears won't care for your particular marinade.
ReplyDeleteTo me it sounds like a more sane vacation than roasting on hot sand with a bazillion other peeps. Have fun!
Meesh ;0-)