06/25/2025
This post is dedicated to my nephew Grant Cline. He passed away on June 6, 2025, while pursuing his passion of climbing in his favorite place, Yosemite National Park, he was 18. Grant was a rare star. To quote his obituary, “Shortly after graduation, he set out to follow his dreams, living with purpose, seeking challenge, and embracing the natural world with fearless determination. His heart belonged to the cliffs and peaks of the great outdoors, where he felt most alive.
Grant was adventurous, intelligent, and charismatic - a rare soul with an authentic presence. He was determined and stubborn in all the best ways, grounded in all his interactions, endlessly curious, and remarkably hardworking. He believed deeply in living with intention and making every moment count.”
I drove Grant’s car back to Frisco, Texas from Yosemite, re-tracing his steps and stopping at a few of his favorite places, thinking about him the whole way. A very cathartic experience.
We should all take a lesson from Grant. Live your life with intention and follow your dreams!
Images from Yosemite National Park (sunstar on El Capitan)
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Zion National Park (the Watchman and The Great White Throne)
Grand Canyon North Rim
Marble Canyon, Arizona
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
