#hike2021

[continent-of-wild-endeavor]

I like to challenge myself to Do More Hiking, in various ways each year, because I like hiking and having a structured goal helps me do the thing I like more. It’s been increasingly complicated over the last few years, as I give myself new goals, and this year I’m simplifying:

For my 2021 hiking challenge/resolution, I’m gonna hike 1000 miles. I feel like this is ambitious, but achievable, because it’s only like 20 miles a week.

On the other hand, it’s 20 miles every week. Eek.

[heathenhollow]

It's all well and good to talk about making 2021 better than last year, but it's not going to be enough to just put your head down, do the bare minimum and expect things to improve. I'm right there with all of you and it starts with us. If I'm going to be the man my loved ones need, the man that I need, I have to work both harder and smarter. But I also need to be better mentally, emotionally, physically. I need the work ethic and self-confidence that comes from setting goals and meeting them no matter who or what is standing in the way. So, today I said fuck it, let's get started. This year, I'm going to go for the 52 Hike Challenge - one hike every week. To improve my physicality, my determination, my peace of mind, and to get the hell out of the house and enjoy nature in every season. When it warms up, I might incorporate live art streams into the hikes like I did a couple times last year as well. Hike #1 is the first trail I ever really hiked and became fascinated by years ago - Trail 3 in Charlestown State Park, in Charlestown, IN, 2.1 miles and rugged. I forgot to take a pic during the more striking areas around the creek, so here's a neat little spot near the end. #hiking #52hikechallenge #hike1 #hiking #hike2021 #52hikes #52hikechallenge2021 #indiana #midwest #nature #winter #january #kentucky #charlestownstatepark #forest #woods (at Charlestown State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJo_jsrF5ZY/?igshid=14k1k8n5c6pto