: About Me

I love a good adventure. I enjoy Hiking, skiing, biking, kayaking and recently Hang gliding. I love writing about these adventures. I'm new to Helium so I have few articles published yet but I plan to write more soon.

My passion is ...

the great outdoors!

Why I write ...

because its fun

My inspiration ...

hiking, both alone and with my good friends

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Is hiking alone worth the risk?

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As one hikes and observes the natural world they often feel a connection to the environment and feel they are part of something greater than themselves. This creates a sense of inner peace. Hiking can be a very spiritual experience. Being alone in the woods can magnify this experience because there is no one to distract them from the beauty that surrounds them. Its true hiking alone is more dangerous than hiking with a group but there are many things that can make it safer and the benefits are often worth the risk. Hiking alone can also give a person an incredible sense of personal accompl...

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