08/18/2024
Isle Royale you did it again.
Happy to get out, glad to be back.
9 days full of adventure, kissed by the sun, cleaned by the rain, lessons learned and moose spotting.
In 2021 I thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from end to end. That’s 2600 something miles. Even with all that experience under my belt I still forget how hard and fun backpacking can be. I suffered from a recurring knee injury last week but was uplifted by great friendship. Both new and old friends. What a great experience.
Backpacking is more than hiking, sleeping in the dirt and eating anything you want (or can carry). It’s a mental health exercise-talking to yourself kindly. It’s about bonding with friends and creating new ones. Pushing yourself physically, sometimes too far, that’s circles right back around to brain health. Being humble with your past and current life circumstances. Creating a happy, healthy and strong life.
I’ll be back in the office on Monday ready to rock!
