Outdoor Summer
Spend more time outdoors than indoors this summer.
I want to take time off and spend it in nature.
What a wonderful summer.
My goal was to hike, camp, and spend time in the mountains.
And I did.
I was in Norway three times. I camped a bunch of times in Denmark. I tried new things like bikepacking, and I went on the longest hike I have every done.
I had big trips and small ones.
And I loved each and every one of them.
But now I'm also ready for fall.
The last couple of years it has not been like that from what I recall. I've been sad that I didn't do more in the summer. That it was already over and I spent too little time enjoying summer activities.
I take it this is a sign I did enough this year.
I can feel summer coming to a close. It's still here but the end is nearing.
I love fall as well but I'm not ready to end the summer just yet. I want to do more camping and adventuring before I settle in for the colder, darker months.
Went on a quick 'everyday adventure' this week.
Bikepacked to a nearby shelter and slept overnight. Biked back in the morning in time for work.
Third trip to Norway this season.
Big adventure.
My longest hike to date. Probably also the longest I have stayed outside (14 days with a day visits to huts).
Now I'm wondering what the rest of this summer will bring. I have done my planned adventures but I still have a bunch of summer left. I'm going back to work but I want to keep my summer spirits and camp/hike more.
My first trip to Norway this season was wonderful.
Now I'm back working a bit before I go again for a few days with friends.
I have two trips coming up soon:
Yes. I'm going to Norway twice (and a third time with friends!).
The mountains are calling and I must go.
John Muir
Summer is starting soon. And I can't wait.
My goal this summer is to push my adventure skills further.
I'm focusing on:
- Hiking
- Camping
- Mountains
I want to hike semi-long distances. I want to camp in nature. And I want to spend time in the mountains.