In this class, we focus strongly on the visual portion of this wilderness. How can you not? The mountains are breathtaking, the scenery is unimaginable, the wildlife is captivating, and the flora is beautiful. But not much attention is paid to the sounds that come out of such an experience. Once you think about it, the noises that you may hear, and possibly not be able to see, are as much a part of the wilderness ad the visuals are. It gives you insight into things you cannot see but may still be able to understand. It can tell you things if you listen closely enough. The river bubbling in the background may give a lost hiker an idea to a location. The birds chipping could indicate what time of day it is. The ice cracking beneath you on a frozen lake indicates danger. Tapping into your other senses may be one of the most enlightening things you can do while in the wilderness. Taking a second to close your eyes and hear, smell, or imagine what could be in the world around you indicates someone who is taking in the full experience and should not be missed. It is magicial and may even become the soundtrack to which you fall asleep at night. The soothing, natural music of the woods is something that is so extraordinary and cannot be expressed by merely seeing the sights.
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