"I left a lot of baggage on the summit", "that was the hardest thing I have ever done", "you find out what a person is truly made of" 
The folks on on this most recent trip were mostly from Alabama, a place not exactly known for its mountainous terrain. It was a pleasure to share the challenges and triumphs of a mountain like Rainier with them.
While I think some participants were a little surprised by just how challenging Rainier could be. Everyone, it seemed, walked away in awe of the mountains and amazed by what they could accomplish as individuals with a bit of encouragement to dig deep.
For me, their are few things more gratifying than helping someone push themselves a little further than ever before and come away with a new appreciation for what they are capable of when they put their mind to it. In my experience almost anything is possible if you want it badly enough.
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