• Travel

    Post Thru-Hiking Depression: 6 Practices to Help You Fight It

    Woo, you completed your thru-hike! You walked for hours each and every day over mountains, across rivers, through thigh-deep mud or snow; fighting off frozen fingers, mischievous wildlife, and the occasional rouge tree root; and you made it! You accomplished something most people only dream about! Now what? The adventure is over and “real life” is knocking at your door. It’s no surprise depression often choses this moment to rear its ugly head.    Think about it. You just spent months outside, sleeping under the stars, pushing your body past its limits, and forging deep meaningful relationships. Transitioning back into “normal” life can often prove more difficult than the hike…

  • Australia

    Dandenong

    I’d had an emotional breakdown: work was stressful, I wasn’t getting exercise, and Sezdep had come back to say hello. More than anything I needed to escape from the city and get out into nature. The one problem I had with Melbourne was how difficult it was to get to hiking spots on public transit. With a car, it wasn’t an issue, but otherwise it took hours, transfers, and in some cases an overnight stay at the destination. Fortunately, I had a shared day off with Alex and he offered to drive to the Dandenong Ranges. Even just being in the car headed away from the city lifted weight from…