Thoughts of an Irrational Optimist

The Christian optimism is based on the fact that we do not fit in to the world... The optimist's pleasure was prosaic, for it dwelt on the naturalness of everything; the Christian pleasure was poetic, for it dwelt on the unnaturalness of everything in the...

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Randy III joined the travels. Zion National Park, Angels Landing

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Coming down from Angels Landing, Zion National Park. Sheer Cliffs on each side.

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Bryce Canyon. Mind blown. Just a taste was enough to make me want to return.

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Arches for days. Sandstone worn smooth. Sky meeting earth in brilliant reds and blues.

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Good morning canyon country. Canyonlands National Park

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Adding color to the lines, brings out new depth. John Muir trail processing. Lyell fork ford, side of Mt Whitney, Mt Whitney mastiff, and Thousand Island Lake

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The mouth of the creek laps at the sea, and the sea rushes to greet it in return. Ebb and flow.

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Fern Canyon. Redwood glory.

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Thousand Island Lake. Looking back can make you look forward. #jmt

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Throwback to the summer and the many passes climbed on the JMT.

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Smith thanks for rockin' my Valentine's Day! Climbing with friends = 😍❤️

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Thanks Smith. It's been good. Until next time! #climbingsoothesmysoul

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The snow today was amazing! My heart is full and my body is tired. Breaking trail in over a foot of fresh powder is a good problem to have. 😍 #skiingischeaperthantherapy

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#mlkday

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Not a bad view today. Breaking in the new skis. @aboyum

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2015 adventures led to the 2016 calendar. Excited for the year ahead.

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Happy birthday Gracie!! And Happy New Year!