The view at the top is always worth it. That is usually what I have to tell myself when I feel like turning around.

I decided to take the gas line trail instead of staying in the park. It seemed to have a good incline. Little did I know it was straight up the entire way. It was a pretty warm day and this hike really turned into a workout. Seeing the snowcapped Rockies peaking over the dry hillside made the shortness of breath bearable.

As we were coming back down, we saw runner start going up the same trail we just descended. All I could think was how much I wanted to be like her when I am older. People are crazy and I love them for that.