The grim side of long-distance hiking

Thru-hiking conjures imagery of a retreat to Mother Nature, to return feeling fresh and invigorated. For trail neophytes, it’s romanticized with visions of rosy cheeked hikers bounding across grassy knolls and the scent of wild lavender wafting around lean, muscled figures. However, the reality is a little rougher than the Instagram pictures paint it. Sure, you’ll be in...

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