Still, it reminds me of when Chevy Chase took the family to the Grand Canyon on their "Vacation".

As a "Sport", I can understand the attraction of long distance endurance backpacking, but that's not what attracts me to getting out. I've always regretted not stopping for a few nights in the Rockies. I'm sure I'd feel no different about racing along a trail in the forest.

You may see and appreciate the view, but you'll never really get to know the place intimately.

Bill