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local family therapist's avatar

as a lifelong hiker, i can empathize and relate. so grateful to you for sharing. love everything you share, this included.

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Matt Howard's avatar

It’s amazing how fast things can turn. Similarly I need to think more about weather. A perfect day can go south fast

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Teagan Cheezem's avatar

You never know—by having this near-miss and sharing about it, you may be saving someone's life. in the future. We all need refreshers and you just provided one to a whole lotta people.

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Elizabeth Crawford's avatar

I admire this so much. It’s okay to admonish yourself and consequently be more careful in future. I’m delighted you saw a western Tanager, they’re among the best 🫶🏻

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Matt Howard's avatar

I hadn’t seen one in a few years and they were teasing me the whole hike with calls but not visible. I also saw a baby fox

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Bailey's avatar

This one had me biting my nails this whole way through… so glad you’re ok! I personally learned a few things from this story, so I can tell you it was well worth sharing. Thanks for also being willing to show how no one is perfect—we all make mistakes and kick ourselves and it was brave of you to share this example.

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