At least it has been for me.

I've battled with significant mental health issues much of my adult life and fresh air, moving my body, and finding a healthy outlet to relieve stress and get out of my head has helped a million times more than medication or therapy.

While every person with these struggles has their own unique situation, my goal is to gently encourage people to try hiking and backpacking as a healthy hobby. Nature brings us back to our roots and the state that people were meant to live in and away from modern-day stresses and electronics.

It's a fun way to take control of your health, lose weight and/or get fit, build confidence, improve mental health, and make positive connections with like-minded people.

Through sharing my experiences and knowledge, I hope to inspire others to set goals, chase their dreams, and go on their own adventures.

I would never be able to do this without the support of people following me on my journey.

Check out the ways below of how you can support me so I can continue to document my hiking adventures.