Chisos Mountains

were all fully warmed up, it was time to boil water for oatmeal and Malt-O-Meal. Finally, Jack and I packed up our gear then made our way to the Chisos Visitor Center to pick up our backcountry permit. We went in ready to go with plan B from the day before because of the increased bear activity; however, the clerk said we were good to go Outer Mountain Loop (OML)

Mount Rainier in Washington. Due to the summertime weather and the crevasses opening, we were unable to completely summit the mountain during this time. Yet, after witnessing not only the beauty of the climb but also the strength and determination it took, I quickly grew addicted to this activity and adventure. It was not long before I strongly desired to get back up on a mountain and embark on another climb. However, attending Grand Valley State University in Michigan, there are very few opportunities

Snowmobiling on Priest Mountain In late May I never pictured myself carving a highmark on Priest Mountain. Priest Mountain is nestled on the east edge of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Deep sugary snow and feathery blue spruce trees cover the mountain and the area around. One fine day it occurred that I had the opportunity to carve my highmark and I still I have the mental image of my territory after that day. Even before that day, Priest has left a impression on me. Priest Mountain, for me, has been

going to a place that I had never seen before. My parents, my brother, and I would pack our luggage and venture out in our small gray minivan. Three of my most cherished memories in our minivan are when we went to Disney World, the beach, and the mountains. When I heard my parents talking about going to Disney World I was so excited. It was a long trip down to Florida and I could not sit still, because I was so excited. We finally arrived that evening and decided to stay in a hotel near the theme

My secret place and home is Palmer, Alaska. Nothing brings me more joy in my life when I look out the airplane window as the plane flies over the Yukon Mountain ranges. At this part knowing that I am getting closer by the second. When I finally look out the window, and see Anchorage, Alaska as we descend I see the surroundings of all the mountains and all the greenery and I start to feel alive again. I feel myself shedding all my issues of my life like a snake shedding its skin and leaving it all

This simple but intricate piece of art can be found on the walls of the second floor in the CFA. Although the fan is fairly small and often times over looked, when examined, its fine detail gives it character. This paper will address all aspects of design elements and principles. In addition provide information about the artist and how their background influenced the art, and choice of design. Line, Dimension, and Quality The first thing that can be noticed about this piece of art work is the accordion

Oregon painting seeming small compared to his typical artworks. Due to the smaller size of the painting, one is lead to believe that he did not have access to the supplies or the desire to create a masterpiece of such grand scale such as The Rocky Mountains, one of his most notable pieces. Bierstadt painted Mt. Hood, Oregon by sketching the location on a canvas and then painting it with oil paint. When analyzing the painting up close you are able to see the level of transparency in the paint, resulting

other story What could a teenage boy living in the mountains of Switzerland have in common with a boy growing up in tropical Trinidad? Rudi in James Ramsey Ullman’s “A Boy and a Man” and Santo in Sam Selvon’s “The Mouth Organ” do come from very different places and have different interests and abilities. However, they both are faithful to their dreams. The contrasts between the two characters are obvious. Rudi is a rugged boy from the mountains of Switzerland. He shows courage and resourcefulness

Mountain climbing in Alaska When I hear a person talk about the great state of Alaska, I wonder what he or she would say about it. Is it the endless mountain ranges covered with snow, or could it be the frigid temperatures? The state of Alaska has mountains as far as the eye can see. If you have ever climbed to the top of a mountain, you know how exciting it can be once you have reached the top. Especially, when it is your first experience climbing the face of any mountain and you do not know what

dangerous climbing Mt. Everest is? Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and only professional climbers can climb it. Only a few people know about the real dangers of Mt. Everest, from the slippery slopes, slick ice, thin air, and deep crevices. Climbers do not have much stamina to climb the mountain, so they need to train for years and years just to climb one mountain. Climbers from 13 to 73 years old have climbed the mountain, but not all have come down. People do have the right to have