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Thank you answering my question. Again, great job!
Even if I can't read the story(s) until Friday! David, well written and very interesting. Hope to see more of your work here.
Beautiful and inspiring photo essay!
I am in awe of all of you who can do such trips! The CDT is, at the moment, something way out of my league. I can't wait to start honing my skills, and relearning old skills on shorter trails so that someday I can attempt the CDT. The photos helped me feel both the beauty and the awesome powerful size of the CDT. Thank you!
It expands my soul.
I think we humans need such areas to in order to keep our hubris in check, and to remind us of our proper place in the scheme of things. We are a part, not apart, and certainly not above, the Earth.
I remember on solo on my Outward Bound trip (in Canyonlands), how I was struck by a paradox that occurred to me, as I was hurrying to set up my little shelter before a storm moved in. The paradox was this: the environment is at the same harsh (it can kill us), but fragile (humankind so easily destroy it); demanding of me, yet indifferent to me and my fears. I looked around at the huge, overwhelming size of the wilderness I was in, and thought, "It is so big, and I'm so little."
It was a very humbling experience.
Thanks Kathy! Very happy to inspire, that's the highest aim.
I don't think that places like Yellowstone and especially Glacier are out many people's reach, skill wise (at least in June-September). The skills end is at least as much mental as physical, anyway.
Great piece, Dave, enjoyed it immensely and makes me yearn for visiting this fine area. One day, maybe.
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