Choice Blog: Pacific Crest trail

 The longest hike that I have ever been on was Old Rag in Madison County, Virginia. I had a really wonderful time hiking it and although it was my hardest hike, I had a wonderful time hiking it. I had really meaningful conversations with my boyfriend at the time while we were hiking and admiring the beautiful views. 

As Dr. Redick discussed the Pacific Crest trail, I was in awe by its beauty. I thought that the views from Old Rag and in Virginia were beautiful, but the views out west are spectacular. I find it so interesting to learn about the ever changing history of natural structures and their beauty. 

In class we discussed Mt. Rainer and how beautiful and even sublime the views were. The Native Americans used to call the mountain, Tacoma which meant "mountain of God." This name really captures the Holy essence and sublime of the views on the Pacific Crest Trail.

I liked learning about how the conditions of the mountains were so different from mountains here. I thought that it was interesting that "glacial flour" was created from the ice flowing down and grinding against the rocks to create a flour like substance. There is even mineral on that was volcanic rock! Not only is the view and the mountain itself amazing, but Seattle is also beneath the clouds. The only part about the PCT that scared me was the talk of mountain lions. If I was faced with a mountain lion, I would be so fearful that I would not know how to protect myself. 

Overall, the discussion and movie about the PCT made me want to go out West and hike because it is so different from anything that I've experienced. 

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