Thanks for the comments! It sure isn't hard to get inspired after reading a few of Muir's comments, that's for sure. I thought if anyone deserved a place on SP, Mr. Muir does!
That question is a matter of debate. I know that due to his upbringing religion had left a bad taste in Muirs mouth. Though he didn't come right out and say it I believe Muir found his 'God' in the creation around him. It is curious how often he uses God in some of his more vivid descriptions though I believe that, to a degree, this is a result of the late Victorian era in which Muir lived, not necessarily a deep-rooted religious belief.
Sorry I didn't write you to let you know but I'm glad you approve! A beautiful shot byt the way, it really captures what Muir must have found so inspiring about the place!
about a great man. I red "The mountains of California" last year and was thrilled by his vivid and brilliant description of the wonders he explored. Your article gave me some further informations - thanks for that work, Michael
Glad you enjoyed! I haven't yet been able to get my hands on a copy of Mountains of California but am hoping to in the near future...no-ones outdoor book collection is complete until they have at least a couple works of Muir on their shelf!
mvs - Oct 21, 2009 3:16 am - Voted 10/10
excellent articleThank you for providing such detail into Muir's wanderings up here on Summitpost as a handy reference when inspiration lags!
dwhike - Oct 21, 2009 11:14 am - Hasn't voted
Re: excellent articleThanks for the comments! It sure isn't hard to get inspired after reading a few of Muir's comments, that's for sure. I thought if anyone deserved a place on SP, Mr. Muir does!
Guyzo - Oct 21, 2009 11:48 am - Voted 9/10
NiceNice am read, thanks for posting.
dwhike - Oct 21, 2009 11:51 am - Hasn't voted
Re: NiceGlad you liked!
dwhike - Oct 24, 2009 10:30 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Very enjoyableThanks for taking the time to stop by and read it, appreciate the comments!
MarkDidier - Oct 24, 2009 9:56 am - Voted 10/10
Well DoneDan,
A very enjoyable read. You obviously spent a lot of time on this. Well done!
Mark
dwhike - Oct 24, 2009 10:29 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Well DoneThanks for noticing! It took the better part of the last two months to put it together, so I'm glad you enjoyed it!
dwhike - Oct 25, 2009 4:23 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ReallyThanks for the comment and the vote!
eazup - Oct 25, 2009 2:43 pm - Hasn't voted
thanksfor that
dwhike - Oct 25, 2009 4:22 pm - Hasn't voted
You're Welcomefor that
DTressler - Oct 25, 2009 5:06 pm - Voted 10/10
Fine TributeThose of us who enjoy wind places owe a lot to John Muir.
dwhike - Oct 25, 2009 9:43 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Fine TributeCertainly true, thanks for the comment
Joe White - Oct 25, 2009 9:37 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks for the readWonderfully written and engaging. Inspirational!
Was Muir a Christian?
dwhike - Oct 25, 2009 9:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks for the readThat question is a matter of debate. I know that due to his upbringing religion had left a bad taste in Muirs mouth. Though he didn't come right out and say it I believe Muir found his 'God' in the creation around him. It is curious how often he uses God in some of his more vivid descriptions though I believe that, to a degree, this is a result of the late Victorian era in which Muir lived, not necessarily a deep-rooted religious belief.
Casey Bates - Oct 25, 2009 9:38 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks!Thanks for taking the time to write such a great and informative article. And thanks too for using my photo of Glacier Bay, that was a good surprise.
dwhike - Oct 25, 2009 9:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks!Sorry I didn't write you to let you know but I'm glad you approve! A beautiful shot byt the way, it really captures what Muir must have found so inspiring about the place!
selinunte01 - Oct 26, 2009 8:04 am - Voted 10/10
Great articleabout a great man. I red "The mountains of California" last year and was thrilled by his vivid and brilliant description of the wonders he explored. Your article gave me some further informations - thanks for that work, Michael
dwhike - Oct 26, 2009 10:07 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great articleGlad you enjoyed! I haven't yet been able to get my hands on a copy of Mountains of California but am hoping to in the near future...no-ones outdoor book collection is complete until they have at least a couple works of Muir on their shelf!
visentin - Oct 26, 2009 8:32 am - Voted 10/10
why notattaching it to
http://www.summitpost.org/fact-sheet/254187/the-finest-alpinists-in-the-world.html
dwhike - Oct 26, 2009 10:08 am - Hasn't voted
Re: why notA great idea, I'll do that immediately!