Weston Connecticut was not made for outdoorsmen. The curling roads neither wander around mountains nor avoid rivers but rather border the vast acres of mansions. Why would someone go backpacking if they could go to Stratton for the mountains? Or fish when the had Peters market for fresh produce? Little do they know its not a question of necessity but the power that nature can wield over man. This force is part of everyday life in Montana and everyday i'ved lived here it has grown within me. Whether its winter, summer, or spring you will find me outside. Im a fisherman, a snowboarder, and a devote backpacker. Experiencing new things, seeing new stars, and hearing new sounds is exhilerating. And i think thats why this new backpacking adventure is perfect. I have tackled plenty of wild terrain but backpacking for three months in a urban enviorment is truely different. A new continent instead of a new state. New languages instead of new species. In the past i have backpacked with friends and family but now my goal is to meet friends and make family. Wish me luck. And thanks for reading.
-Chad A. Dokken
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