In my opinion, memories and experiences are what is important in my life. Like you and DanS write, age forces adaptation. Me too. Long ago I could carry a 60 lb backpack over trailess terrain for long miles and days at a time. But age and wear has forced me to adapt. Now I look to other means than just hiking to get to the distant places and wilderness areas. Beside incorporating packrafts to the hiking trips, I am also incorporating more sea kayaking with hiking trips. Overall, it's about any individual connecting with and experiencing our natural world and finding something special in that moment.
Our kayaking trip in Prince William Sound in south-central Alaska
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