Canyon Camping

Brody Leven - 2008-07-15 14:11:38 - 9 comments - Average rating 10.00 of 1 rating

Out here in Utah I am able to have the greatest times of my life while maintaining academic standing in college and an awesome position as the new student body president of Westminster College.  It’s so cool because it’s not like I play volleyball one night a week or take a jog and lift every other day. It’s more like I ski powder every day, hike in the mountains on rainy days, climb a couple of hundred feet off the ground, or take overnight backcountry tours. Like fellow Line MC Garrett Russell, I too have done some overnight skinning this season.  Oh man, it’s awesome.






But it’s always worth it, because I do it all with friends.  And I live for having fun.  My life, like yours, is based on happiness and fun.

 




Because, you see, the morning’s ride down is only part of the fun for me.  I indulge myself in the experience, and accept it as a whole.  The recognition of this allows me to love every second of these trips that I love to live for and will always remember.



Remember that (I like to think, at least) we all ski for the same reason, which is to have fun.  Whatever your favorite way of having fun is, do it and enjoy it.  Who knows how long you’ll be able to do it for.  Don’t take fun days in the park for granted, the same way you don’t take those fun friends in the park for granted.  Don’t make fun of your mountain, because it’s what you have.  Make do and make fun. 
I am now on my first solo adventure outside of the country.  I am heading to South America for the summer to do some backpacking, skiing, and hiking.  I want to experience new cultures and make great memories while I still can. I hope your winter has ended/is ending/ is starting on a great note.  Wherever the season change takes you, remember to pick something up, hopefully have some passion for it, and live up to whatever your life motto may be.

For example: if you have a portaledge, sleep on the side of a rock:


Peace and let me know if you’ll be in Argentina or Peru this summer.

-Brody

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