[at-l] Insanity Check

[atlists at millers-house.org (Steve Miller)]

I would agree that the fringe benefits are what makes it all worthwhile 
- the grand vistas after a hard climb, the aromas of the forest after a 
summer rain, the cell phone call in a crowded shelter (NO NO - just 
kidding there!!).  But I'd have to say that many times, even the 
backpacking itself was enjoyable - times where I would get into a rhythm 
, and the backpack seemed to be part of me, not something I was 
carrying.  It's those times where my mind could go wandering without 
distraction.  I'd even enjoy the physical exertion of the hike.

Perhaps what had me so frustrated this last hike is never getting into 
that rhythm .

Steve "No Chance"

Shane Steinkamp wrote:

>>Is there something wrong with me?  If so, any cure?
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>The simple truth, Steve, is that backpacking sucks.  Slugging a pack across
>miles of endless contryside is by no means 'fun'.
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>The other truth is that, while backpacking sucks, the fringe benefits are
>indescribable.
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>Focus less on the backpacking, and more on the you.
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>Shane
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