Tonight I will gather my tent and backpack and sleeping bag and drop them all in the living room, along with everything else I don't want to forget. Me and my border collies will be going up alone to a high wilderness, off trail, where I don't expect to see anyone else.
It is all about freedom and wide open spaces and snow and high skies and beauty. Check back next week to see how our trip went. Here are some more thoughts before leaving.