The wilderness trip entries are my personal journals, written in a manner which is more about feelings and impressions than technical knowledge or practice. They are written for my family, friends, hiking partners, readers, and mostly for myself. Later in my life, when I can climb those hills no longer, I will have my journals to relive amazing adventures. My work will be a reflection about the value of true friendship and the importance of the relationship I have established with nature. If I inspire one person to discover and share my passion in life for hiking and photography, then my mission will be accomplished.