Keeping Up With the Outdoorsy Cousins, Part 1

The vacation photos are starting to trickle in to my email inbox from the rest of the family, which explains why I have access to these shots at all. You see, when certain outdoorsy people ask if I want to get up at five in the morning to go fly fishing in 40 degree weather, I tend to think, “Um, are you nuts? Hell no. Emphasis on the no.” Add in the six mile traverse they had to climb and, well, you could bet I was snuggled under my covers when these shots were taken. But thanks to Trent’s Uncle Swift, I can share them with all of you, as if I was actually there and not sipping coffee while watching PBS Sprout.

See those ropes they are holding? It’s because the hike (traverse) was so difficult, they needed those just to make it up the hill with their gear. Did I mention Trent attended this event? And spent the rest of the day soaking in a hot tub? It probably didn’t help that he didn’t catch a fish, just some sticks and his own hat.

This is Trent’s cousin, Swifty. He is the most outdoorsy person I’ve ever met. He’s like survivor-man, in fact, his summer job was treking through the wilderness with little kids and teaching them how to survive with hardly any supplies. I think. When he starts talking about his excursions I tend to act like I understand when I actually feel like Elle Woods. Just nod and smile…

Maybe next time I’ll be able to see the morning mist in person. Until then, you’ll find me in my bed.