There is an old saying "you can run but you can't hide". The wilderness however does not allow energy for running but there is much room to hide. Not only that,
one can sit very inconspicuously around underbrush and smoke
and no one can see you. There is much fun to be experienced
in the wilderness if you have the time and fortitude. But however
be extremely cautious of creatures of the world. For instance
if you look real close at the picture to the right you will see a very happy camper sitting there alone thinking to himself, it doesn't get any better than this. Look into his eyes and you will see what I mean. You wouldn't know it, but behind this scene is wide open spaces, spectacular, breathtaking views of the Goat Rocks Wilderness and Mount Adams. An old man hikes 7 miles up the mountains, looses a little energy along the way, picks up a few aches and pains along the way to offset the lose, gets to camp, lights a fire, and sits on a rock, and rests. Anyone might ask why? And who would want to! The answer is simply, because.
A lot of people do it once, some will never do it again, others might do it twice, and a few can't get enough of it. This guy is one of those who just can't get enough of it. It is hard to put in words how pain is a wonderful experience.