Descriptive Essay On Beartooth Mountain

Improved Essays
Heading south out of the town of Red Lodge, Montana, I am able to lay my eyes upon one of the most majestic places I have ever seen, Beartooth Mountain. The first time I see the mountain I am astounded anything could possibly be so immense. The sun catches the snow at the top of the mountain shooting light down into the Valley below. Then my view slides down the mountain, numerous pine trees seem to wrap around the entire mountain like a child in their blanket. This is the moment I realize it is amazing that later today, I am going to be at the top. As
I approach the mass of pine trees, I begin to smell the pitch collecting on the freshly fallen snow.
I continue climbing mountain now, and the road is winding back and forth each time giving
…show more content…
I repeat my experience with the first lift, except the only the wind jostling our chair every direction is making me feel uneasy. As I disembark the lift I can finally see the valley and mountain unfold below me. To my right is the peak of the mountain which earlier in the day had seemed impossible for any human to reach. Looking below the tips of my skis, there are the trails cut out of the pine trees inviting me to test my skill on the way down. I glance to my left and I see the palisades protruding out of the mountain, they are massive brown rock triangles shooting up nearly two-hundred feet high, and are what give the mountain its name. I take one final glance over the valley covered in snow and ice, it is so vast makes me feel as if I can see the curve of the Earth. Taking my final deep breath I accept the invitation the mountain had given me and I begin to slide down the face of the mountain. I can feel my face numbing from being peppered by cold wind and snow. As I make turns and my skis cut through the snow and ice making a the sound of cracking ice ring in my ears, the scent of pine trees is present as I continue moving left and right making Perdue turns as I maneuver down the mountain. I can taste the fresh,

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    Nt1310 Unit 3 Assignment

    • 1144 Words
    • 5 Pages

    I have conquered numerous mountains, but I might not be able to climb another one. Back in August 2015, I and my friends took a trip to East Java as a graduation present for ourselves. There were 3 mountains in our itinerary: Mount Merapi, Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen. My father once said that a good mountain climber should have three essentials: strength, determination and humbleness. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the last one as I used to be an arrogant person that time.…

    • 1144 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Imagine a place where everywhere you look, you see beauty, everywhere you smell is crisp fresh air. Everywhere surrounding you are ginormous mountains with snow slowly melting and one huge blue body of water. There are trees all over the place, and everywhere you look you see nature and all of God’s creations. This fascinating place is Lake Tahoe, in Nevada. Lake Tahoe is absolutely one of the most gorgeous places I have ever been.…

    • 1288 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    “The abrupt sides of vast mountains […] along the mountains of accumulated ice.”…

    • 1021 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    I looked out over the jagged rocky path we had just labored through, I gazed at the sharp Rocky Mountains in the distance and observed the breathtaking deep blue sky beyond that. Little did I know there was much more to come. We traveled along a narrow path. To the right, a rock wall straight up; sharp and uneven and to the left a steep drop-off with its slippery rocks, it was unforgiving and rickety.…

    • 1175 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In the digital article titled, “Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek”, John Branch writes about the avalanche at Tunnel Creek that affected a group of 16 skiers on February 19th, 2012. Published by the New York Times, this web text is an engaging piece of writing to regular online New York Time readers because it displays a captivating analysis of the people affected by the avalanche. The article also uses computer-animated motion pictures to help the readers visualize the text. Branch’s written work is effective in attracting his readers through use of figurative language, displays of cinematography, and the use of pathos; these four characteristics are helpful in having the readers understand and visualize the situation.…

    • 1069 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    A subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, The Smoky Mountains National Park is 520,000 acres and spans across Tennessee and North Carolina border. The Mountains in the park can range from approximately 875 feet to 6,643 feet above sea level. The Great Smoky Mountains are named for the large mist that seems to blanket the tops of the mountains. The Cherokee call the mountains shaconage, meaning “place of the blue smoke”. If you are going to spend the weekend in the park there are a few things you have to do while you are there.…

    • 1645 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    I saw the ball going low and outside at about 91 mph. I shuffled over, but not quickly enough as the ball caught me right where I did not have padding. I felt the bone dance out of place like a ballerina. I laid there, rolling in agony. After a few seconds the bone shifted back into place and I was yelling in pain.…

    • 650 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The day is April 5th, 1892, for one day short of a fortnight I have remained ensnared within this dreary cabin, caring for my ailing son, Torsten. Much time has passed, devoid of signs of improvement. I have then come to the apprehensive conclusion that I must voyage to the towns to gather medicinal supplies. My only concern is whether Torsten can persist awaiting my arrival, only time will tell. Unfortunately, I have no choice but to venture out into the forest to embark on my thirty-mile trek to civilization.…

    • 376 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    As we continued our drive, the day felt like any other of our typical adventures. We went to go camping at Skinny Dip Falls about 30 miles into the Parkway. Macklemore was playing from the stereo, and my head was pressed against the window, taking in everything the scenery had to offer. I was infatuated with how the layers of mountains seem to fade away perfectly the further they were. There was a fog that clung low to the valleys giving off a “smoky” appearance, which is the reasoning behind its nickname “The Great Smoky Mountains”.…

    • 145 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Giants Ridge Observations

    • 835 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Brandt Debeltz 1//6/17 Observation Essay Final 827 words Giants Ridge, a ski resort in northern Minnesota. At giants ridge there's two bunny hills, the only difference between the two is one is just a little bit taller than the other. The magic carpet is the one this observation essay is about. When walking up to the magic carpet there's a belt driven conveyor that carries you up the hill. At the beginning of the conveyor there are three signs that say, leave ski poles here, do not move around on the lift because you may fall, then the lift operator has to stop the lift help that person up and restart.…

    • 835 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    New Mexico A cold torrent of wind hit me with such force that it seemed to go right through my bones. It was already freezing outside, but the goose bumps that covered every inch of my body after seeing such a breathtaking view made it seem much colder. Cloudcroft is a small mountain town in New Mexico and the kind of place that you would see on a post card. It continues to look and feel perfect year round.…

    • 477 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Regan Garey 11-23-15 ENG 232A-History of American Lit to 1865 The Supremacy of Snow What is it about snow that makes people so exasperated and angered? As I sat in nature looking down at a canyon blanketed in snow, this is the only question I could think to myself.…

    • 1361 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    How To Visit To Yosemite

    • 502 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Ever since I could remember I visited Yosemite every summer, I love the beautiful scenery, different kinds of wildlife, and the soothing rivers. I go with my grandparents and we take the opportunity to ride bikes, take walks, and go to all of the museums that the park offers you. Its an amazing experience and I love going every summer!…

    • 502 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    “The moment my legs begin to move my thoughts begin to flow,” Henry David Thoreau. As days get shorter, hikes get longer on the Jessie Gerard Trail. Over a hundred trips to the summit and the view only gets better. When talking about hiking it is common to ask what is your favorite trail. This is mine.…

    • 489 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Many times we had to skid to a stop in order to avoid plunging down forty foot cliffs. After what seemed like a minute, we were able to find the trail we came up on. The sun’s rays kept dwindling as we ran. We almost made it all the way down the mountain side when one of my cousins claimed that she found a shortcut. Following her, we soon found out the her shortcut, in fact, was not a shortcut.…

    • 1123 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Superior Essays