Let’s be honest. The romance of the trail is a lie. A story we sell ourselves in the gear shop to justify the price tags. We fetishize the struggle... The reality, five miles in with forty pounds digging into your shoulders, is that you’re not a spiritual wanderer. You’re a beast of burden.

If you are planning an adventure, make sure you tell someone where you are going, how long you expect to be out, and plan for hydration and fuel.