6

The trailhead

Of the Lafayette-Lincoln loop.

I looked up,

where the peak

Of Lafayette was yet to be visible,

and Lincoln as well.

On your marks,

get set,

HIKE!

After an hour

Of hiking,

yet to feel the pain,

we got to the hut.

We refilled our water,

looked at the map of what was yet to come,

the marvelous view of where we were,

and where we were going.

When we finished,

we set out again,

as the air got

Thinner,

and thinner,

and thinner.

Our breathing

Heavier,

and heavier,

and heavier.

Then,

the awesome happened.

We

Got

To

The

Top!

Lincoln’s peak an hour later

was as stunning as the first.

The rest of the way was

impressive views,

smooth sailing,

and great pictures.

The most sensational thing of all,

though,

was the finish.

Perfect.

Perfectly

Perfect.