More Preparation
Ever since I have started to work on Summit Up, there has been a struggle between the business and sponsorship side and the actual climbing and training. I do get some comfort from knowing that I am going to be starting on some of the easier peaks when I start climbing in April of 2009, and will then be working my way up from there. However, it is easy to get soft during the winter, so I force myself to continue working on both aspects of Summit Up.
Black Mountain (elevation 4,145 ft) is the highest point in Kentucky. A quick interesting fact about Black Mountain is that as you drive up the peak, you pass a sign that says, “Welcome to West Virginia.” It is only after you park and hike a quarter mile are you actually back into Kentucky; that is how close this peak is the border.
If you are ever in the area, it is a rather simple climb. To be more accurate, it is more of a simple walk, since the trail is not too far or steep. However, if you are anything like me, the peak will present its challenges.
I didn’t drive to this peak; I rode with my uncle on roads that seemed to be modeled after a pile of cooked spaghetti noodles. To make it worse, he seemed determined to break the land speed record while pulling at least 4 lateral G’s in his silly little Dodge Neon. I had no idea that the thing could go so fast. I spent most of the trip staring at the floor of the car, trying to not loose my incredible meal of Mickey D’s chicken nuggets, only to be jolted by my crazed uncle smashing the breaks to avoid a tree branch on the road from the previous night’s storm.
Much to my surprise, I did end up surviving the two hour roller coaster ride from hell. I did get some pictures and a fun story. So if you ever get the chance, grab the Tums and head to Black Mountain. The ride alone is worth the trip.
Ever since I have started to work on Summit Up, there has been a struggle between the business and sponsorship side and the actual climbing and training. I do get some comfort from knowing that I am going to be starting on some of the easier peaks when I start climbing in April of 2009, and will then be working my way up from there. However, it is easy to get soft during the winter, so I force myself to continue working on both aspects of Summit Up.
Black Mountain (elevation 4,145 ft) is the highest point in Kentucky. A quick interesting fact about Black Mountain is that as you drive up the peak, you pass a sign that says, “Welcome to West Virginia.” It is only after you park and hike a quarter mile are you actually back into Kentucky; that is how close this peak is the border.
If you are ever in the area, it is a rather simple climb. To be more accurate, it is more of a simple walk, since the trail is not too far or steep. However, if you are anything like me, the peak will present its challenges.
I didn’t drive to this peak; I rode with my uncle on roads that seemed to be modeled after a pile of cooked spaghetti noodles. To make it worse, he seemed determined to break the land speed record while pulling at least 4 lateral G’s in his silly little Dodge Neon. I had no idea that the thing could go so fast. I spent most of the trip staring at the floor of the car, trying to not loose my incredible meal of Mickey D’s chicken nuggets, only to be jolted by my crazed uncle smashing the breaks to avoid a tree branch on the road from the previous night’s storm.
Much to my surprise, I did end up surviving the two hour roller coaster ride from hell. I did get some pictures and a fun story. So if you ever get the chance, grab the Tums and head to Black Mountain. The ride alone is worth the trip.
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