Backpacking Adventure: Overcoming Fears and Gaining Appreciation

True story: I don’t consider myself a hardcore hiker, backpacker or anything for that matter But I gained a new appreciation for the backcountry, my friends & myself over the last few days If you’re thinking, backpacking seems too hard; too scary, I don’t know how, I urge you to reconsider. You’re stronger and braver than you think. Here are some things you may not know to help get started: 🎒: you can rent most backpacking gear at @rei 👟: many manyyy people did this entire 30mile route in good trailrunners (mostly @hoka & @altrarunning 💪🏼: you’re allowed to call it & turn back at anytime. There’s an incredible strength in challenging yourself, and even more so if the challenge is listening yo your body and intuition & saying it’s too much this time I’ll be sharing what I brought, what I ate, what I wish I would’ve left behind & what I would’ve brought more of soon! What else would you like to learn about backpacking or hiking? . . .