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Sonnet for the Ambitious

 

 

Day 024: 01/17/11 – Sonnet for the Ambitious

Earlier this winter, Backcountry Magazine published the 2012 Backcountry Gear Guide. The magazine featured letter from Jackson Hole written by Gregory Shultz. The letter briefly set the stage for an incredibly descriptive and inspiring sonnet. Presnted as a memorial to the four legged companion of his brother Doug, the sonnet captures all that is special about the beauty of Teton Pass.

In December, I had the opportunity to speak with Greg, and thanked him for finding the words to express many of the thoughts I have for Teton Pass. He informed me about the process to creatively write the sonnet and his plans to attempt a part two. I hope you enjoy his words as much as I did, and congratulations to Greg, Doug and Willis.

-Kevin Wittig

 

“Sonnet for the Ambitious”

Photography by Doug Schultz, Sonnet by Gregory Schultz



Free your mind

A small break from the grind

Take time to unwind

Keep it sublime

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Body, soul, Nature, be kind

Breathe deep, O2 stretching your spine

Air vanilla crisp & altitude combine

Views regular are absent from the unblind

Reward, carve NEW lines

Learn, leave the rest behind



Combine, the switchbacks in your mind

Self, chutes & bowls, all align

Break track, track back, cold smoke rewind

Create a NEW mountain to climb!




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Backcountry,

My brother, Douglas Shultz of Jackson, WY, and I spent the day after X-mas 2010 (as we do most days after) in the backcountry. This year was a special year, as we celebrated his backcountry-lovin’ pup Willis Shultz’s life. Willi passed away this past summer from cancer. Here is a sonnet I wrote inspired by Willis & Teton Pass.

Dedicated to Willis Schultz, a great backcountry dog and true friend. “Whatchu’ talkin’ ’bout Willis?”

Gregory Schultz, Jackson WY



 
 

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