Your first backpacking trip can be exciting, intimidating, and incredibly rewarding. Learn what to expect on the trail, common beginner mistakes, and why every challenge becomes part of the adventure.
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How I’m Tackling Trail Anxiety and Enjoying the Hike Again
I love hiking. I love the smell of the forest, the sound of my trail runners crunching on dirt, and the quiet satisfaction of climbing a mountain and seeing the world open up below me.But here’s the truth: I also stress—a lot—when I’m on trail. Some of these worries are small, nagging thoughts in the…