I just got my latest issue of
Backpacker magazine this week, and I am again reminded of a very interesting thing I've noticed lately about culture. At least in the world of outdoor sports, namely hiking and climbing, there has been a significant move towards
lighter and
less. More and more folks are moving out into the wilderness with less gear, lighter gear and sometimes without any gear at all. I think this is fascinating. Not because I love the idea of moving lighter in the mountains and woods or the idea of making less impact on the wilderness- which are both things that I value. No what I find most amazing is that when consumerism and materialism seem to be fundamental in our culture, at least where I live, people
choose to leave as much as possible at home to gain peace and perspective. This may just be a trend that the cultural architects need to be aware of. Or maybe it's just a fad.
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