Soldier Summit

As I have already made redundantly clear, Wyet and I love spending time outdoors. The combination of massive trees and stunning silence is the best cure for a hectic life. When I start to feel overwhelmed with the busyness of life, a quick trip up into the mountains always has a way of bringing me back down to earth. That is just what we were in need of last weekend. 

Luckily for us, the timing of Labor Day weekend was just right. The stress of daily life was starting to get to both Wyet and myself, and we really needed to go somewhere and just breathe. Without any particular agenda, we headed to the secluded spots of Soldier Summit. The great thing about Soldier Summit is that there is really no easy way to get there; meaning, it is generally untouched by most of the public. So as we made the nearly three hour trek into the mountains, we knew we would definitely find some peace and quiet. 

And so it went, we spent the next 48 hours relishing in the majestic mountains. We hiked, we fished, we sat by the fire, but most importantly, we just were. Spending uninterrupted time with Wyet is something I don't do near enough. Without any distractions, as we spent time together doing the things that we love, I was able to acknowledge how incredibly lucky we both are. To be lost in the mountains with the one person who knows you best truly is the greatest way to clear your head and feed your soul.

Enjoying the sunset on our first night.

The backdrop for our weekend.

Hiking along Willow Creek.

Reaching the end of our hike, we sat down by the creek and relaxed for a while.

When we returned back to camp, the wind really picked up. We moved our chairs inside and spent the next few hours reading, playing cards and laughing together.

Roasting hot dogs for lunch.

Our morning view.

Lumber Jack Wyet

Fishing the Willow Creek

Regardless of how small the fish is, a catch is always exciting.

Until next time Soldier Summit, thanks for the serenity.