Mountains have provided refuge to truth-seekers, hermits, and even ordinary men. Their beauty, mystery, and transcendence can help lift our lives above the grime and dirt associated with the plains below.

Climbing a mountain or a hill is an adventure everyone should experience. It also symbolizes the ups and downs of our life. It's a journey to the top, a race of motivation, patience, and strength. But ultimately, the best feeling is the part when you reach the top of a hill or a mountain.

Mountains remind us that the world is not entirely artificial, controlled, and predictable. They call to our attention that we must be strong and prepared. Mountains command humility with their vertical angles and beautiful faces.

Over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. - Theodore Roethke

Note: Mount Timpanogos is one of Utah’s most recognizable mountains and perhaps Utah’s most famous mountain hiking destination. At 11,749 feet, it is the second-highest summit of the Wasatch Mountains. It is one hr., 31 min (46.7 mi) via I-15 S and UT-92 E - South of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Brent M. Jones

Brent writes with quiet confidence and curiosity, exploring communication, reinvention, and what truly matters. His reflections invite readers to slow down, reconsider their stories, and reconnect with the values that guide them. Through books, essays, and his What Matters newsletter, he offers writing that doesn’t shout—but still speaks clearly.