Years ago I was telling a lady that I was going to spend a week’s vacation backpacking. She was intrigued as we talked about my plans. Then, it suddenly dawned on her that I was going to spend a week in the woods without taking a shower. She stopped me at that point. She explained that her idea […]
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Hiking Solo
My hiking career didn’t begin as a solo venture, and I’m very glad that it didn’t. I didn’t have the skills, know-how, or courage to go alone. Instead, I tagged along with a couple of guys who had a little more knowledge than I did. Yet, it wasn’t their woodcraft that kept me in their company. Rather, I […]