Making snow angels after hiking to the top of a snow-covered mountain! (No, that is NOT photoshopped!! This city girl actually did that!!)
I had such a great weekend up in the Adirondack mountains with S and a group of other friends. We went to S's family's mountain house, which is a really great, cosy spot (and the spot where we first got together over New Year's weekend). The weekend was just filled with great company, really good food (all of us love to cook and love nice wine). S's cousin and his two boys were such good company too -- the boys (ages 7 and 9) were seriously adorable and very well behaved. And, spending all that time with S was pretty wonderful, too.
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Adirondack Packbaskets in S's mud room
Our friends all went downhill skiing on Saturday, and S and I decided to spend the day together instead. So, after a lazy morning and a delicious breakfast, we went on a seven mile hike (in seriously cold temperatures, I might add!) up a mountain road on his club's property that takes you to a beautiful frozen lake. The walk wasn't that challenging, and thankfully, S bundled me up in plenty of gear, so I was much warmer than I would have been otherwise.
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Hmm... not exactly a selling point....
On Sunday, our whole group did a 3 1/2 hour mountain hike through the snow. As in, lots of snow. As in, some steps, you'd find yourself up to your knees! And on others, we were walking up a steep incline, digging in our boots and scrambling up rocks and ice. On the way down, we butt-slid through the snowy inclines (when it was relatively safe) like penguins, which was just a complete blast! And, eventually, I put on crampons, so I was able to walk down steeper inclines without being afraid that I'd slip and break my leg!
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In addition to being a ton of fun, and a great bonding experience with S and with our group as a whole, this weekend was a huge NSV for me. I never would have gone on a weekend like that at my highest weight. First of all, there is no way I would have enjoyed the 7 mile (largely uphill for the first 3.5 miles) walk. Second, I wouldn't have been able to borrow appropriate winter clothing, in all likelihood, since their gear all would have been too small for me. And third, there is no way I would have been able to do -- much less enjoy -- that 3 1/2 hour hike up a mountain, through the snow, if I wasn't in good shape. I thought about all of those things while I was enjoying these activities, and just felt so grateful about how many different things my band, and my working with the band, has made it possible for me to do.
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Four from our group on top of the peak we climbed on Sunday!
21 comments:
Sounds like a great weekend! You deserve it honey!
Sounds like an absolute blast! I am so happy things are going so well with you and S!
That sounds really fun! YEA for NSV's!!
It looks like the most stunning place. I'm so glad things are working out so well for you...after all your hard work, you really deserve good things!
I'm so happy for you! Way to go!
How cool is that?????
Catherine....
What a beautiful tribute to you and your success! You are shining example of how one decision (getting the band) and change your entire life and outlook--from what you do, to how you do it to what you where and so on and so on.
Movie worthy....!!!
Onward!
Judi
It really is amazing all that you can do now. I'm afraid to go snowtubing for fear that I won't be able to get my ass out of the tube. That's small potatoes compared to the hikes that you are doing, but maybe that will be my next goal.
Sounds like so much fun and what awesome NSV's! You've come so far on your journey!
Your trip sounds fabulous! And I love the pics! Yea for all your NSV! :)
i especially love the last picture! What a beuatiful place! I'm so glad things are going well for you.
So enjoyed reading your post about your weekend! Sounds just perfect and you are doing this relationship the right way -bonding through group activities!! Good for you!
everything that has happened to you was for a reason. and it has brought you to where you are today. and boy 'o boy you are livin' the life! everyday just gets better. it is so nice when good things happen to good people. the wait was worth it!!
Get right outta town! (oh, you did)
That's the best! Thinking "do I WANT to go on a hike?" vs. "CAN I go on a hike?" Nice!
so awesome on so many fronts!! yay for huge NSVs and a great weekend!!
That sounds like an absolutely fantastic weekend!
I can't wait til I can hike for 3 1/2 hours and not fall down in exhaustion every 20 minutes! You're amazing. :)
Man! That sounds positively wonderful on so very many levels. I'm so thrilled that all your hard work and ultimate success has lead you here!!
suc a great picture atop the mountain!!
Catherine, those ideas are constantly resonating through my mind! Now I can do X and feel safe and comfortable and have fun!
Sounds like you and the Mister are having a little bit of fun hanging out...glad you are having a good time!
Wow what a time you had.. and snow! Sigh, wish it would snow here - would love some cooling down.
Love the NSV too. S is a lucky man... and dont let him ever forget it :)xxx
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