Recount Essay

focused on falling rocks, falls from rocks, avalanches, weather conditions, and volcanic activity.

During our hiking trip, there were rocks falling everywhere, and my friend slipped multiple times, which scared me. However, the instructor reassured me that this was normal and advised me not to worry. Prior to the hike, the instructor informed us about two different styles of hiking: expedition style and alpine style. Alpine style is typically associated with climbers who have conquered the Alps or Rocky Mountains and focuses on handling icy mountain conditions. On the other hand, we followed the expedition style, which emphasizes teamwork and avoiding dangerous situations such as being trapped in bad weather or having to descend in avalanche conditions. I never realized that hiking could be this challenging.

I went hiking on Guntur Mountain for both enjoyment and to contribute to reforestation efforts. This mountain is prone to fires, which result in tree loss and hinder new growth. I specifically chose this mountain due to these challenges. Many individuals disregard these issues because they haven't personally experienced their impacts. However, I firmly believe that the effects are already taking place, particularly evident through the increasing frequency of avalanches. Despite people's lack of awareness, these avalanches occur more frequently each year. All of these factors heighten my concern for the environment. Additionally, there is a potential risk of flooding either due to inadequate hydrology or insufficient land capable of absorbing water. It seems that people are unconcerned about this as well. Consequently, I proposed planting trees alongside other members as a means to address these concerns.

Despite not planting as many trees as the president

did on television, we still showed our concern for the environment. However, due to our limited numbers, we only managed to plant 20-30 trees. Afterwards, we gathered and prayed for the growth and usefulness of the trees. I also hoped that more individuals and the government would join this initiative. Neglecting this could have serious consequences in the future. Finally, after finishing planting trees, we reached the mountaintop.

While we were together, we had a meal and I took pictures of the beautiful landscapes and my friends to remember the experience. Then, we decided to come down from the mountain. Even though it was a short trip, I felt very tired. But when I saw the amazing scenery, all my exhaustion disappeared. This adventure is now one of my favorite memories and possibly my only hiking expedition. In the future, I hope to participate in similar adventures or contribute more to environmental initiatives in my community.