Today I went southwest of Cedar City to the dry lake bed outside of town. Getting there and hiking to the position proved to be quite an adventure. It snowed yesterday morning and the ground was the most sticky mud I have ever encountered in my life. While walking to the location where the cube was installed I gained about 20lbs of mud on each boot. The first obstacle was to shimmy down a 25ft cliff that was a lot like a giant slip n' slide. As I was making my way I questioned whether or not I could keep my footing, each step I would sink into the muddy lake 3-4 inches. However, the universe aligned and the walking stick you see in the photos just happened to be right in the trail.
I removed a 6 inch cube of earth, and it immediately filled with the icy water. I then installed the plaster cast 6 inch cube next to the removed portion of earth. The cube disappeared into the landscape as I hiked out.
When I was a kid I loved to explore. There was never really any good reason to, just to get out and catch lizards, build forts, and get dirty. I felt for the first time today in a long time going out in the middle of nowhere by myself like a kid again.
That sounds nostalgic and endearing. Sometimes it's good to get outside, alone. I think it helps bring things into perspective. Not that I've had a chance to do it in ages.... But I do think you're a little nuts for climbing and hiking to do it in the winter. The pictures are awesome, though. And I'm so glad the "universe aligned" for you. ;)
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