Hiking Lookout Mountain
By Raine38
@Raine38 (12389)
United States
October 22, 2023 7:21pm CST
One of the perks of living in the rockies is the abundance of nature trails. Before moving here in the United States, I would climb mountains with friends and co-workers. The last mountain that we climbed was Mount Pico de Loro in the Philippines. I haven't been in 11-12 years.
Yesterday, that changed. The husband and I braved one of the 6-mile trails by Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado. I have to say that the hike kicked my behind - I am so out of shape, badly need the practice, and I need decent hiking shoes. I was just wearing one of those regular tennis shoes and after the hike, I have a hole in one shoe and the other one is about to have one. Suffice to say I threw those shoes away and has since been nursing my aching feet.
The husband and I went to Cabela's to invest in good hiking shoes. Unfortunately for me, their smallest size is a 6, and I am a 5.5. I could go for the kids' section, but they do not have the arch support. So I will have to order one online.
I am still hurting from that hike. I loved the workout though, and being out with nature. I just hope that I do not encounter bears or coyotes, which is present in the area. I can deal with squirrels, deers, and elks
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@freelancermariagrace (28690)
• Philippines
23 Oct 23
I have never tried hiking, but it is one of the things that I'd love to try someday.
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@luisadannointed (6308)
• Philippines
10 Dec
You are a very sporty girl! I don't do hiking except when needed before at school or at work when I started working. Hehehehehe... All I want to do in life is to find a coffee shop with the best spot to write and read.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
10 Dec
Thank you! trust me, I am not by any maans athletic or big into outdoorsy stuff, but for some reason hiking in a good scenery just makes the experience better for me. Like I do not get bored or tired too easily. My eyes constantly marvel at what nature has, but this can only last for a few hours. After that, I am done and I just want to go home. 
