I've just finished reading Appalachian Trials by Zach Davis. (Read my book review here.)
Using a classic coaching first step, he encourages thru-hiker wannabes like me to spell out our why.
Here's my why.
Hey, Y’all.
Welcome!
I am an artist who hikes. A hiker who arts. A traveller who revels in the journey without undue devotion to the destination. I hike to be somewhere, not to get somewhere. Thanks for joining me on this journey.
Expect reflections on long distance hiking, art-making on trail and off, hiking culture, nature and my undying love for backrests.