Inspiration and Misery
Today we hiked Smith Rock. The Rock is a prominent igneous feature in the Oregon high desert plateau, and provides breathtaking views as one hikes first around and then across it. Misery Ridge, they call it—and so it was for a height-anxious Knox….
A mecca for rock climbers everywhere, Smith Rock also provides good eye candy and inspiration to further explore whether I would be passionate about climbing. My one class intrigued me with the required balance of concentration, dexterity, and what-am-I-doing-up-here panic control. This winter, maybe?