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The trail ruined my life. During my hike I transitioned from a man in the woods, to a man of the woods.  I was no longer an interloper among the wildlife.  I became part of the wilderness.  Hiking was no longer a hobby, but an identity.  The animal I had become felt perfectly natural in… Continue reading Life as a townie

Post-trail depression is something all hikers are going to have to deal with. I mentioned in my previous post some of the hurdles. Some will be defeated by it, some will distract themselves from it, some will develop bad habits as a coping mechanism, some will undergo massive life changes in an attempt to permanently… Continue reading The meaning of life