The Inspiration of the Sawtooths

Walking through the trails in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area gives me such an amazing feeling. It is like I am floating in the clouds, but I am on a rugged, partially maintained, narrow trail. I have dirt under my nails, fresh mountain water in my Nalgene, and a mind that is finally at rest. My only thoughts are, “How far can I push myself today?” The bright blue skies matched with the clear blue waters inspires me to go to places I have never been before. However, this inspiration is not only for me, but it is for all of us who travel far and wide, just to have a piece of the Sawtooths.

Inspiration is not a resource that is lacking around here. Everywhere you go, something new and exciting is happening. Another trail is cleared after a rough winter, a new band shows up in town to play at the Street Dance, or for those of us here in the winter, another restaurant finally opens for the season. There are people who have lived in this valley for generations. Go ahead, go ask them if they are ever bored here, or if they ever get tired of looking at the same mountains day in and day out. I can guarantee you that we will all answer the same way. “The mountains are always changing, who would get bored of this?”