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“There there is nothing like a wilderness journey for rekindling the fires of life. Simplicity is part of it. Cutting the cackle. Transportation reduced to leg - or arm - power, eating irons to one spoon. Such simplicity, together with sweat and silence, amplify the rhythms of any long journey, especially through unknown, untattered territory. And in the end such a journey can restore an understanding of how insignificant you are -- and thereby set you free.”

Quote by Colin Fletcher

Book:River: One Man's Journey Down the Colorado, Source to Sea

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River: One Man's Journey Down the Colorado, Source to Sea

This book chronicles the personal voyage of an adventurer as he travels the length of the Colorado River, detailing the landscapes, cultures, and environmental challenges encountered throughout his journey. more

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Colin Fletcher, a British writer born on March 14, 1922, and died on June 12, 2007, is renowned for his hiking literature. His works often explore the relationship between humans and nature, and his profound understanding of wilderness life. more

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