My experience has inspired me to search further and look more deeply into how the land I was recreating on was shaped, and to strengthen my backpacking and mountaineering skills to be a better hiker. The mountains shaped me into the leader and hiker that I am today, and I am forever grateful for the chance to explore them.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip: The Circle of Discovery
I ended up visiting Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, which features a cave system in the Siskiyou Mountains, and the Redwood forests along the northern California coast, which protect some of the tallest trees on Earth.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip West: Mount Shasta
Although I didn’t summit, I shifted my focus. It was less about conquering extreme challenges and more about enjoying new experiences.
Read moreHere's What I Get Out of Backpacking
There is something about having to carry all that you’re going to need to live in the wilderness for days on your back that makes you question your entire life. Hiking heals, but backpacking takes it up a notch as you discover what is most important in life.
Read moreChange Your Reality By Shifting Your Mindset
Sometimes life seems difficult for seemingly no reason. However, keep in mind you can always shift your reality just by mindfully altering your perspective.
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