This started as an email thread among friends and family, but almost everyone said, "you should publish these!" So begins a recap of my first backpacking trip -- and a new website I should have created years ago. Enjoy!

[jnv@fosstodon.org]

@killyourfm Enjoy yourself. Great read and I will dream I'm experiencing this through your photos and writing.

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

@jnv Thanks Jon, I appreciate that! I'll have the rest published by next week.

[intrepidhero@vmst.io]

@killyourfm Congrats on your first trip! I love that you are writing about your experiences and sharing them. I can relate to a lot of the feelings you describe. Something weird I've found about that "hardest thing I've ever done" feeling, I've found it kinda addictive. In the moment I'm saying, "oh shit I just want this to end." But 6 months later I'm craving that same experience. Maybe I'm kinda broken?

I'm curious to follow along and see if you experience anything similar.

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

@intrepidhero Ha! I understand completely. You're NOT broken.

Perhaps it's the nature of "Type 2 Fun." It's a bit of a spoiler, but my second day was even more challenging. And yet I woke up the next morning still craving adventure even on a "rest day."

I got home on Day 5, sick and utterly exhausted, but wanted to plan an even longer trek ASAP.

This drive to one-up the "hardest thing I've ever done" is definitely mysterious. I look forward to learning more about it!

[randomized@masto.bike]

@killyourfm
Eagerly waiting for next episode !

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

@randomized Cool! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Won't keep ya waiting long.

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

"Today's 9-mile hike would deliver breathtaking visuals around every turn. But between racing the sun, hurting my knee, losing the trail, and nonstop elevation gain, it would also present an even steeper mental and physical challenge than Day 1."

My solo backpacking adventure continues:
https://seasonsofjason.com/my-first-backpacking-trip-day-2-little-yosemite-valley-to-merced-lake/

#Yosemite #Hiking #Nature

[jnv@fosstodon.org]

@killyourfm Glad your knee didn't stop you

[jaredwhite@indieweb.social]

@killyourfm I'm so glad you did publish this—it was a riveting read, and I'm looking forward to the next installment!

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

@jaredwhite Thank you Jared, glad you enjoyed it! Day 2 is out now, and I should have Day 3 ready by tomorrow.

My First Backpacking Trip, Day 2: Little Yosemite Valley To Merced Lake

Today's 9-mile hike would deliver breathtaking visuals around every turn. But between racing the sun, hurting my knee, losing the trail, and nonstop elevation gain, it would also present an even steeper mental and physical challenge than Day 1.

Seasons of Jason (seasonsofjason.com)

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

"Murder pinecones" and a much-deserved day of rest and casual exploring, in Day 3 of my backpacking journal!

My First Backpacking Trip, Day 3: Destination Merced Lake

“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” ~Banksy

Seasons of Jason (seasonsofjason.com)

#Backpacking #Hiking #Nature #Yosemite

[intrepidhero@vmst.io]

@killyourfm There is nothing like spending hours in solitude, resting in the wilderness. Healing for the soul.

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

@intrepidhero Once you can quiet your restless brain, absolutely!

[intrepidhero@vmst.io]

@killyourfm that's what exhausting climb the day(s) before is for!

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

@intrepidhero HAHA!
Jason casts "Hike Exhaustion."

[killyourfm@layer8.space]

And now, the conclusion of my backpacking trip! Coyote alarm clocks, the South Korean surprise, and the hike home:
https://seasonsofjason.com/first-backpacking-trip-yosemite-day-4/

#Backpacking #Yosemite #Hiking #Nature