Ain’t no mountain high enough…
Oooooooh yes there is! Mount Washington in New Hampshire is the highest peak in the Northeastern US, looming at 6,288 ft. (1,917 m) and back in the day, I climbed up that baby. Never having done anything like that before, and at a friend’s suggestion, I packed some things and joined him and his 76 year old mom for the trek of my lifetime! Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I won’t bore you with the details but suffice it to say, half way up I was totally incapable of looking down. Vertigo! Who knew? But if you know nothing else about me, know this. I AM NOT quitter. So without ever looking back, I made it to the top of that mother of a mountain, where I literally kissed the ground before pulling myself up over the edge and onto my wobbly legs.
My friend was an experienced climber, so I felt (reasonably) safe. His 76 year old mom, by the way, was ahead of me every step of the way. And I DID take a vehicle to the bottom. Hey! One way is better than no way.
Make click on her link your way over to Ailsa’s at Where’s My Backpack for more on mountains. Thanks Ailsa. And thanks to all of you for stopping by.
Dear Bliary 
I have vertigo just from looking at the picture. It’s awe-inspiring. What a great feeling it must’ve been getting to the top – in spite of that 76 year old show-off! 🙂
Haha! It was amazing! I am the queen of forgetting, but that climb I will never forget. See you Monday. 🙂
One way is better than no way. You see things walking you will never experience in a motor coach
So true. As long as I’m experiencing while looking up 😉
Thanks for the visit,earthstonestation. (Wow! That’s a mouthful!)
you go girl..awesome job !
Sometimes a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.
Thanks, jamliuie. 😉
What a brave soldier! And now you’ve got me singing that song all the way to zumba class. Well, there are worse ones.
While I’m here, Gemma, can I just tell you that I dipped into my awards cabinet for you today? http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/six-word-saturday-54/
I usually prefer walking between the mountains, and this definitely was a tall one. Congratulations, Gemma!
Either would be fun. 😉 Thanks, Bente.
Well done to you for climbing so high.
Thanks, Colline. It was quite a while ago, though. 🙂
who would have thunk? i admire your courage to endure and conquer!
when i am at high altitudes, i often get slammed with altitude sickness.
If I don’t finish what I start, I agonize! I need to lighten up 😉
Tanks for the admiration!
Totally understand how you must have felt Gemma, high five for getting to the top !
I found coming down a trail in the Grand Canyon was fear inducing !!
Exactly. I didn’t realize the height would bother me, not having tried that before. Good to see you again, poppy.
Great image and post, Gemma! I love Mt. Washington… we often see bumper stickers around here proclaiming that the drivers made it to the top, and now I’ll think of you when I see one! 😉
Have good thoughts, ;-). Thanks for the sweet words, RT.
Another gal with vertigo, you have my sympathy and awed admiration!
And now if I may respectfully suggest — you don’t have to do it ever again.
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Truth be told, I would LOVE to do it again. But I still would NOT look down! ;-). As it willed probably not happen again, I’m glad I have the memories.
Ahhh…Mount Washington. One of my favorite places on Earth! Thank you for taking me back.
My pleasure 🙂
Awesome and kudos for making it up. I know exactly how you felt cos I’ve been there… wobbly legs and all. 🙂
Haha! What an adventure, huh? I’d do it again in a heart beat!
Your words and amazing journey inspired me my friend, ” So without ever looking back, I made it to the top of that mother of a mountain, where I literally kissed the ground before pulling myself up over the edge and onto my wobbly legs.” I hope one day I can do the same. Wish me luck!
Most definitely DO IT! You won’t regret it. Good luck for sure! 🙂 And have fun!
And you followed a woman 76 years old?! Now “youngster” feels totally appropriate.
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Haha! And she was a minister so I felt covered. 😉
Thanks for the visits, Janna.
You are welcome!