Thursday, August 04, 2005
Day #14: It's been a while since I'd backcountry'ed. There's something about being out in the open by yourself. A certain vulnerability overcomes and belittles you. Then there's also an overpowering feeling of existence... of noone being around for miles and you being the sole witness for the next couple of hours/days. Ultimately the possible encounter with a bear really freaked me out and I only slept lightly with one eye open to watch for forest moment since the roaring river would have muffled any noise. I still thoroughly enjoyed the experience though!
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