Quote:
“At length the storm seemed to abate somewhat, and I took off my heavy rubber boots, with which I had waded the glacial streams on the flat, and laid them with my overcoat on a log, where I might find them on my way back, knowing I would be drenched anyhow, and firmly tied my mountain shoes, tightened my belt, shouldered my ice-axe, and, thus free and ready for rough work, pushed on, regardless as possible of mere rain” (Muir 173).
Prompt:
In this quote, John is preparing to start his journey over glaciers. What preparations do you make before you take a trip? What was the last trip that you took? What did you do to prepare for this trip? Was there anything that you forgot or that you were unprepared for? Describe what you brought and why you brought it. If you forgot something, describe what you did to replace it or compensate for it on your trip.