Hiking Archives | David Smart

The On-Going List of My Favorite Thru-Hiking Gear

May 5, 2023October 15, 2019 by David Smart

I’m willing to share with you the list of my favorite thru-hiking gear. Do not take this gesture lightly. To share the contents of a backpack is to forge together two souls in the fires of eternal love. Okay, maybe that was a bit intense. But I can guarentee this list will allow you to … Read more

How to Prepare for a Weekend Solo Retreat

September 13, 2023July 26, 2019 by David Smart

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You’ve reached a point in your life where you’re looking for change. You wish to create space for something new. Maybe a big decision looms but you aren’t sure what to do. Maybe you‘re a meditator and you’ve become too dependent on formal retreat centers and wish to regain your independence and sit outside in … Read more