Recognizing limitations and differences.

As close as we are as a couple, there are trails I do not do well on. They usually lead to retail establishments. 

And there are some that Shelley has trouble on which lead up steeply - and sometimes precipitously.

Today we parted company took different paths - and both emerged unscathed.  

On a previous hike around Chimney rock I had noticed two side trails - one with a sign an arrow and "summit" the other just led up.  Today I was able to take both of them - and find my self on high.

Today's pictures are of rocks. big rocks mostly, rocks which were sandy beaches 280 million years ago and before that the grains of sand were full sized mountains - even further back.



These photos taken a few days ago show my goals. (without the snow)

and To the base of the vertical spires

 A small (4 foot?) arch on the way up to the chimney.

 it wasn't all rocks

 The view with a very wide angle lens from the top of the first climb.