I set my alarm for 3:45AM, convinced that a sunrise summit would make the exhaustion worth it. The trail was empty, except for the crunch of my boots and the ache in my legs. At the top, Kananaskis was blue and gold and endless—one of those views you’re supposed to feel grateful for. But honestly? I was mostly tired. I snapped a photo, but didn’t post it. Not every sunrise fixes you. Sometimes, you just end up cold, hungry, and wondering if the payoff was supposed to feel bigger. Maybe that’s okay. Maybe the real win is just showing up, even when the magic doesn’t hit. #Travel #HikingTruths #NotEverySunrise