Its summer here in the northern hemisphere and high season for hiking! There are many good reasons to leave home for a few days (or weeks) of trekking through beautiful scenery. One reason is the natural landscape itself, of course, to see something different, something inspiring. Other reasons are the exercise, a change in rhythm and priorities, the company, or the adventure; often its a combination of many things.
Halfway through a 10-day hike in the remote... more