Truly I feel fearful a bit when I journey into the wilderness and begin the 6 hour alone drive. I desire to have a friend to share the experience but if I can't find anyone, then my soul needs the time on the trail and the quiet.
What I gain is greater then the discomforts of backpacking. The elevation does make me feel weak when my backpack and I must go uphill. The miles and hours slow the chaos in my mind and the weariness of life burdens. The beauty of the night stars, the darkness, the comets shooting or moon become my focus in the long, long night of not sleeping well on the ground or need for frequent full bladder release.
Several encounters with other hikers put a grin on my face as we discussed any topics and had great conversation. The beauty draws us to this wildness.
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