280. Stress Relief

This hike is called the Butt Burner. Others call it the Twisted Sister. It is straight up for 1 mile. A couple years ago I was too out of shape to try it and now I go up it for fun - more than fun, for sanity. By the time I reach the top I actually feel so exhausted I feel better.

This photograph was a quick snap on the way up the hill. I didn't give it much time or care, but looking back this photograph makes it look even worse than the trail really is. I try not to look up and know that once I start up, it is too steep to turn around and go back down. It is all or nothing.