Last night we had a wonderful experience in Canmore, at the Alpine Club of Canada, where we talked with a group of enthusiastic hikers. Meeting so many fellow hikers at once was a rare and touching opportunity for us. Though their backgrounds were diverse, all openly expressed their passion for the outdoors, and—what most impressed us—all were genuine, direct, humble, sensitive, compassionate, and supportive of us and each other. No doubt they nurtured these qualities in themselves before their interest in hiking developed. But it seems the time they’ve spent in nature has strengthened their admirable attributes. Even if hiking isn’t entirely responsible for what we felt and witnessed last night, it clearly draws such people together. We’re grateful to be part of this tribe.
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Kathy and Craig – have held this post in my heart while I’ve been hiking in the past while. Thought I should tell you that I had a wonderful hike up to Sparrowhawk Tarns with my daughter, and on your recommendation. She’s leaving very soon for a year of travel, so it was bittersweet. But what a delightful place to share some fleeting time together. That hike really is a series of small delights – forest, creekside, larches, wildflowers, waterfalls, l-o-n-g views of Spray, tiny tarns, and green, green GREEN. The hike drew us together in a very tender way just before we’re going to be apart. But I believe the memory will be a ‘meeting place’ for us both while she’s gone.
So thanks for the recommendation. Great hike.
With much fondness, a fellow member of “The Tribe”.
Posted by Kim Varey on August 18th, 2010.