Micah
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
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I was 28 when I ended up hiking the Porcupine Mountains alone.
That wasn't the original plan.
My friend Rory was supposed to come with me, but he bailed the night before.
He sent me a half-hearted text about work piling up and how, next time for sure.
We both knew that meant never.
I already had the permits, the gear was packed, and I'd been looking forward to getting out there for weeks.
So I figured, screw it.
I'll go anyway.
It wasn't my first solo trip.
I'd done a few in the Smokies, and even a short winter loop-up in the Adyne decks.
I like the solitude.
There's something grounding about not hearing your own voice for a couple of days.
Just walking.
Listening to your breath, your boots hitting the ground, the occasional snap of a twig.
Everything slows down.
It clears your head.
The porcupines were in Everest.