April 11, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode I'lll go through the 10 essentials every hiker should have in their backpack and throw in a few bonus essentials for good measure at the end.
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Marcy Skylight, Gray Cliff and Redfield.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Done. Now the long walk back to the lodge. Three
fifty five am. Just signed in santone range. Let's go.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
The wind is whipping here in the seward range to
just finish the Macomb slide, and my legs are on fire.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Well I fell victim to the floating logs again.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Made it to the top of East Dix Peak number
three of five for today here in the Dicking Range,
Avalanche Pass on.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Top of Rocky Peak Bridge.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
It's like a hurricane up here. Rain and wind here
on tabletop, Whiteface number six, Muddy Day here on street
and I for number seven and eight.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
Sonny in blue on haystack.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Al Gong went up in the clouds number eighteen, Gothics
number twenty two, Panther number thirty eight, Allen number forty five.
Seven to twelve am, Big Slide Adirondack forty six er.
Speaker 3 (00:50):
You're listening to the forty six of forty six podcast.
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the forty six of
forty six podcast. It is April, and that means the
spring season is here. I mean it's still pretty winter light,
(01:14):
but spring is just around the corner.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
That means mud season. Yes, we all know. During mud
season the powers that be recommend and suggest that we
stay on smaller mountains and around the Adirondack Park. There
are plenty of them to choose from. But in this episode,
as people are getting ready for that spring, in that
summer hiking season, I thought, what better time than right
(01:39):
now to do a recap of the things you should
have inside your backpack. This week we're going through the
ten essentials, what you should have, why you have it,
and when they're going to come into play. So let's
dive right in to the ten essentials that you should
always have in your backpack, especially if you're going out
(01:59):
into the Adondac high peaks. Number one of the ten
essentials you should always carry navigation. We're talking map, we're
talking to compass, we're talking to GPS. Have all of them.
They're all very important and they all are so useful.
You never want to be out there without a map,
(02:20):
you don't want to be out there without a compass.
And we all have GPS is in our phones now right,
So they're all useful tools to use. Now if you
do have a map, and you do have a compass,
but you have no idea how to use those things. Ultimately,
it's not really going to help you that much when
you're out there. So having at least a little bit
of understanding as to how to take a compass, bearing
how to actually point you in the direction where you're going,
(02:42):
and knowing somewhat on the map of where you are
is going to be incredibly helpful. Learn how to use
them before you go out there. And your GPS is
an amazing tool to accompany that map and compass when
you're out in the back country. But you know, batteries die,
phones die, they fall in the river, and then all
of a sudden and you're out there having no idea
where you are, which is why the mapping compass is
(03:04):
going to be necessary, and it is number one on
the essentials list. Number two. Sun protection. We're talking sunglasses,
we're talking sunscreens, and we're talking hats. You know, you
want to keep that sun off of you. Sun is
gonna cause lots of things, sunburns, even severe burns depending
where you're out there hiking and snowblindness can actually be
(03:24):
a real thing when you're out there in the winter,
when you get above tree line and all of a
sudden you are just hit with like a mirror of light. Yeah,
it's the real deal. So having some sun protection and
specifically sunglasses very helpful when you're out in the back country.
Number three insulation. You want to bring extra layers. We're
talking thermal base layers atop and a bottom. They don't
(03:46):
weigh anything, they can just get shoved in the bottom
of your pack. But man, having those extra base layers
in your pack, even in the summertime super important. If
you get caught out there overnight, you're gonna get cold
because the temperature goes down, especially when you're out in
the mountains. Having the ability to put something warm on
is going to make an immediate improvement on your survival
(04:07):
chances and your comfort level because you know, again most temperatures,
they do drop fast. So even in the summertime, have
some sort of insulation layer in your backpack just in case.
Once again, the ten essentials list is all about I'd
rather have it and not need it than need it
and not have it. Moving on, Number four illumination. Yes,
(04:29):
have a headlamp and have extra batteries. And I'll tell
you go even further and have two headlamps because at
that moment when you have a headlamp that breaks, or
you're searching your backpack trying to find batteries in the
dark because your headlamp went out. You would pay thousands
of dollars to have a headlamp, and if it only
(04:52):
costs you twenty bucks, just toss it in your backpack.
So have two. You know the old saying, what is it?
Two is one and one is none when it it
comes to a headlamp, that could not be more true.
So that flashlight on your phone, it's not going to
cut it for hours on that trail trying to navigate
in the dark. Have the headlamp. These things are going
to be worth thousands in that moment. Moving on number five,
(05:15):
A first aid kit. What to bring. We're talking band aids,
We're talking ace bandages, anti septic wipes, some medications, maybe
a turn a kit. If you know what you're doing
with that, have the right tools to help yourself in
case of an emergency, or help someone else on the
trail in case they have an emergency. It's hard to
really improvise first aid when you're ten miles deep in
(05:36):
the woods, But when you actually know how to use
what you got you're gonna set yourself up for success
and you're just gonna be safer. Safer adventures are always
more enjoyable. So have that first aid kit, but more importantly,
know what you got in there and how they all work.
It's going to be massively important. Number six on the
ten essentials list. Fire talking a lighter. I'm talking waterproof matches,
(05:58):
some sort of fire starter because fire equals warmth, or
if you're in a real emergency, signals and just ultimately
kind of boost your morale if you're actually in a
really survival mode survival situation. So having the ability to
make a fire will be very important. And I'll tell
you I've found nothing more effective than a little ninety
seven cent bit lighter from the gas station. Those things
(06:21):
are indestructible, they cost nothing, have multiple ways of making
a fire, and I actually use this little item from
a company called Bigfoot Bushcraft. Shout out to all my
Bigfoot people out there. It's an amazing item that always starts.
They weigh nothing and they burn for quite a while,
So it's a great little tool to get that fire
started if you don't have things around you to get
(06:43):
the actual burning to happen, but fire is going to
ultimately be something that could save your life in a pinch.
Real fast. Number seven Repair kits and tools. We're talking
a multi tool, We're talking a knife, We're talking duct tape.
Maybe we're talking hockey tape. Things too, fix things, gear brakes.
When you're out there. Have you ever been deep in
(07:04):
the back country and your snowshoe break? I have? It sucks.
Having something to fix that situation is going to be
a massive improvement on your quality of hike and what
you're able to do when you're out there, and just
again overall safety. You want to be able to fix
things that break. Nothing is indestructible, and the mountains will
show you that nothing is indestructible broken. I've used let's see,
(07:25):
I've used duct tape for broken shoelaces. I've used duct
tape for broken snowshoes. I've used duct tape for broken
trekking poles. Use a lot of duct tape when I'm
out there, very helpful. Bust to zippers. I've used a
multi tool to fix a snowshoe as well. I've used
multi tool to fix micro spikes. Got to have this stuff,
got to be able to help yourself when you're out there,
And for all of you gram weenies wondering, I don't
(07:48):
want to really bring stuff that's heavy. Again, it's a
situation where you'd rather have it and not need it
than need it and not have it, So have it
in your backpack. Number eight nutrition, Yep, bring enough calories
for the trip plus some. Once again, rather have it,
not need it than need it and not have it.
Have the food you need so that you have the
(08:08):
energy to get your body to and from wherever you're going.
You're climbing the mountain, but you don't have the right
amount of food to get back, and then you bonk.
That's an unfortunate situation. Been there, done that. Do not
recommend not a lot of fun. When your body just
stops working, You're gonna burn more energy than you think
you are, So bring more food than you think you need.
Trust me, when you get back to the trailhead and
(08:30):
you still have food that you can eat on your
drive home, you'll be glad you have it. Just bring
it with you. Speaking of which, Number nine hydration, bring
enough water, more water than you think you're gonna need.
Also know where your water sources are throughout your hike,
so you can refill if you do need to, especially
that last final water source. Water is going to be
(08:54):
massively important. Dehydration leads to cramps, It leads to confusion
and even heat exhaustion. I recommend drinking at least half
a liter every hour. I drink more and always have electrolytes.
I like to have a fifty to fifty split when
it comes to water and electrolytes, so that so the
salt you're losing when you sweat, you can replannish that,
replannish those electrolytes so that the water you're drinking actually
(09:16):
gets absorbed into your body. Drink, drink, drink, do not
not drink. Oh, you gotta p more, so be it.
It's a lot better than getting dehydrated. Number ten on
the ten essentials list. A BIV sac, a tar but
a space blankets, something to keep you out there, an
emergency shelter just in case you got to spend the
night in the back country. Nobody wants to Nobody wants
(09:39):
to stay out there, Nobody plans the unexpected overnight. But
nature happens, and sometimes that is what happens, whether it's
an injury or a storm or you just get lost.
I have hiked the Santanoni Range in the Adirondac High
Peaks three different times, and two different times as I
was going in at about four am, four thirty, somebody
(10:00):
coming out because they got caught out there all night,
got lost, couldn't find their way out, didn't have any
way to bunker down and survive the night, and they
were They were pretty disheveled to say the least. So
you never expect to get caught out there, but being
able to survive the night, whoo, pretty important. Just ask
your loved ones if you should have a bivysac with you,
they'll all say yes. And some honorable mentions to have
(10:23):
in your backpack. I love them zip ties lightweight, versatile
and they can fix packs, They can fix shoes, they
can fix broken gear, They can hold tents to trees,
so awesome, and they don't wait anything. Zip ties are king. Additionally,
paracord for building a shelter, hanging that food so the
(10:43):
bears don't get it, make shift shoelaces, tying gear together,
if again, fixing a backpack very awesome to have, very lightweight,
love having in your pack. And now here's the part
that most people miss. You can have all the right gear,
prep all the right food, know exactly where you're going
on the map, but if your body breaks down, none
(11:04):
of that really matters. The honorable mention for the ten
Essentials list is the true essential, that is physical fitness.
Fitness is the factor that determines your success in the
back country long before you hit the trail. Your legs
have to be able to carry you where you're trying
to go. Your lungs have to be able to make
it there. Your body has to support the backpack. Your
(11:26):
mind has to keep you going when it gets hard.
All these things come into play, and having a strong
body is going to be your best asset in the
back country so that you do not fall short, so
you have the adventure that you set out to have.
And it's all about the preparation you do before you
get out there, because ultimately that is where most hikers
fall short. You know, it's not always about what's in
(11:49):
your pack, it's about what you've actually built. The effort
you've put in to get your body ready long before
you lace up those boots going to be massively important
for your success when it comes to hiking the ten essentials.
Have them in your backpack so that you can have
a successful mountain adventure in the Adirondacks and beyond. But
(12:10):
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(12:31):
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(13:35):
Do the rock walk and if you carry it in,
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Speaker 4 (13:46):
Hi. I'm Jesse from Pennsylvania and I came across James
and Seek to Do More program when I was looking
for fitness programs for the Hiking Trail to get more
fit and find easier ways to ascend those mountains and
do those trails. And then I joined the program and
realized that it was so much more. I'm now part
of a community that holds me accountable to a variety
(14:08):
of aspects of my life and pushes me and drives
me to grow and to improve. And I've realized that
I'm more than a father, I'm more than a friend,
I'm more than an employee. I've rediscovered who I am.
Happier than I've been in a decade, all thanks to
James and the Seek to Do More team, the Seek
to Do More community and program, and honestly, I can
hit it a little bit harder on the trails too.
(14:30):
Thanks so much, James, I appreciate you.
Speaker 2 (14:32):
If you're like Jesse and you're struggling to show up
on the trails the way you want, and you're struggling
to show up in your life the way that you want,
head over to seek to Do More dot Com. Book
a call with me today and see if our coaching
program is right for you like it was for Jesse.
Head over to Seek to Do More dot Com and
I'll see you on the call.
Marcy Skylight, Gray Cliff and Redfield.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Done. Now the long walk back to the lodge. Three
fifty five am. Just signed in santone range. Let's go.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
The wind is whipping here in the seward range to
just finish the Macomb slide, and my legs are on fire.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Well I fell victim to the floating logs again.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Made it to the top of East Dix Peak number
three of five for today here in the Dicking Range,
Avalanche Pass on.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Top of Rocky Peak Bridge.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
It's like a hurricane up here. Rain and wind here
on tabletop, Whiteface number six, Muddy Day here on street
and I for number seven and eight.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
Sonny in blue on haystack.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Al Gong went up in the clouds number eighteen, Gothics
number twenty two, Panther number thirty eight, Allen number forty five.
Seven to twelve am, Big Slide Adirondack forty six er.
Speaker 3 (00:50):
You're listening to the forty six of forty six podcast.
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the forty six of
forty six podcast. It is April, and that means the
spring season is here. I mean it's still pretty winter light,
(01:14):
but spring is just around the corner.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
That means mud season. Yes, we all know. During mud
season the powers that be recommend and suggest that we
stay on smaller mountains and around the Adirondack Park. There
are plenty of them to choose from. But in this episode,
as people are getting ready for that spring, in that
summer hiking season, I thought, what better time than right
(01:39):
now to do a recap of the things you should
have inside your backpack. This week we're going through the
ten essentials, what you should have, why you have it,
and when they're going to come into play. So let's
dive right in to the ten essentials that you should
always have in your backpack, especially if you're going out
(01:59):
into the Adondac high peaks. Number one of the ten
essentials you should always carry navigation. We're talking map, we're
talking to compass, we're talking to GPS. Have all of them.
They're all very important and they all are so useful.
You never want to be out there without a map,
(02:20):
you don't want to be out there without a compass.
And we all have GPS is in our phones now right,
So they're all useful tools to use. Now if you
do have a map, and you do have a compass,
but you have no idea how to use those things. Ultimately,
it's not really going to help you that much when
you're out there. So having at least a little bit
of understanding as to how to take a compass, bearing
how to actually point you in the direction where you're going,
(02:42):
and knowing somewhat on the map of where you are
is going to be incredibly helpful. Learn how to use
them before you go out there. And your GPS is
an amazing tool to accompany that map and compass when
you're out in the back country. But you know, batteries die,
phones die, they fall in the river, and then all
of a sudden and you're out there having no idea
where you are, which is why the mapping compass is
(03:04):
going to be necessary, and it is number one on
the essentials list. Number two. Sun protection. We're talking sunglasses,
we're talking sunscreens, and we're talking hats. You know, you
want to keep that sun off of you. Sun is
gonna cause lots of things, sunburns, even severe burns depending
where you're out there hiking and snowblindness can actually be
(03:24):
a real thing when you're out there in the winter,
when you get above tree line and all of a
sudden you are just hit with like a mirror of light. Yeah,
it's the real deal. So having some sun protection and
specifically sunglasses very helpful when you're out in the back country.
Number three insulation. You want to bring extra layers. We're
talking thermal base layers atop and a bottom. They don't
(03:46):
weigh anything, they can just get shoved in the bottom
of your pack. But man, having those extra base layers
in your pack, even in the summertime super important. If
you get caught out there overnight, you're gonna get cold
because the temperature goes down, especially when you're out in
the mountains. Having the ability to put something warm on
is going to make an immediate improvement on your survival
(04:07):
chances and your comfort level because you know, again most temperatures,
they do drop fast. So even in the summertime, have
some sort of insulation layer in your backpack just in case.
Once again, the ten essentials list is all about I'd
rather have it and not need it than need it
and not have it. Moving on, Number four illumination. Yes,
(04:29):
have a headlamp and have extra batteries. And I'll tell
you go even further and have two headlamps because at
that moment when you have a headlamp that breaks, or
you're searching your backpack trying to find batteries in the
dark because your headlamp went out. You would pay thousands
of dollars to have a headlamp, and if it only
(04:52):
costs you twenty bucks, just toss it in your backpack.
So have two. You know the old saying, what is it?
Two is one and one is none when it it
comes to a headlamp, that could not be more true.
So that flashlight on your phone, it's not going to
cut it for hours on that trail trying to navigate
in the dark. Have the headlamp. These things are going
to be worth thousands in that moment. Moving on number five,
(05:15):
A first aid kit. What to bring. We're talking band aids,
We're talking ace bandages, anti septic wipes, some medications, maybe
a turn a kit. If you know what you're doing
with that, have the right tools to help yourself in
case of an emergency, or help someone else on the
trail in case they have an emergency. It's hard to
really improvise first aid when you're ten miles deep in
(05:36):
the woods, But when you actually know how to use
what you got you're gonna set yourself up for success
and you're just gonna be safer. Safer adventures are always
more enjoyable. So have that first aid kit, but more importantly,
know what you got in there and how they all work.
It's going to be massively important. Number six on the
ten essentials list. Fire talking a lighter. I'm talking waterproof matches,
(05:58):
some sort of fire starter because fire equals warmth, or
if you're in a real emergency, signals and just ultimately
kind of boost your morale if you're actually in a
really survival mode survival situation. So having the ability to
make a fire will be very important. And I'll tell
you I've found nothing more effective than a little ninety
seven cent bit lighter from the gas station. Those things
(06:21):
are indestructible, they cost nothing, have multiple ways of making
a fire, and I actually use this little item from
a company called Bigfoot Bushcraft. Shout out to all my
Bigfoot people out there. It's an amazing item that always starts.
They weigh nothing and they burn for quite a while,
So it's a great little tool to get that fire
started if you don't have things around you to get
(06:43):
the actual burning to happen, but fire is going to
ultimately be something that could save your life in a pinch.
Real fast. Number seven Repair kits and tools. We're talking
a multi tool, We're talking a knife, We're talking duct tape.
Maybe we're talking hockey tape. Things too, fix things, gear brakes.
When you're out there. Have you ever been deep in
(07:04):
the back country and your snowshoe break? I have? It sucks.
Having something to fix that situation is going to be
a massive improvement on your quality of hike and what
you're able to do when you're out there, and just
again overall safety. You want to be able to fix
things that break. Nothing is indestructible, and the mountains will
show you that nothing is indestructible broken. I've used let's see,
(07:25):
I've used duct tape for broken shoelaces. I've used duct
tape for broken snowshoes. I've used duct tape for broken
trekking poles. Use a lot of duct tape when I'm
out there, very helpful. Bust to zippers. I've used a
multi tool to fix a snowshoe as well. I've used
multi tool to fix micro spikes. Got to have this stuff,
got to be able to help yourself when you're out there,
And for all of you gram weenies wondering, I don't
(07:48):
want to really bring stuff that's heavy. Again, it's a
situation where you'd rather have it and not need it
than need it and not have it, So have it
in your backpack. Number eight nutrition, Yep, bring enough calories
for the trip plus some. Once again, rather have it,
not need it than need it and not have it.
Have the food you need so that you have the
(08:08):
energy to get your body to and from wherever you're going.
You're climbing the mountain, but you don't have the right
amount of food to get back, and then you bonk.
That's an unfortunate situation. Been there, done that. Do not
recommend not a lot of fun. When your body just
stops working, You're gonna burn more energy than you think
you are, So bring more food than you think you need.
Trust me, when you get back to the trailhead and
(08:30):
you still have food that you can eat on your
drive home, you'll be glad you have it. Just bring
it with you. Speaking of which, Number nine hydration, bring
enough water, more water than you think you're gonna need.
Also know where your water sources are throughout your hike,
so you can refill if you do need to, especially
that last final water source. Water is going to be
(08:54):
massively important. Dehydration leads to cramps, It leads to confusion
and even heat exhaustion. I recommend drinking at least half
a liter every hour. I drink more and always have electrolytes.
I like to have a fifty to fifty split when
it comes to water and electrolytes, so that so the
salt you're losing when you sweat, you can replannish that,
replannish those electrolytes so that the water you're drinking actually
(09:16):
gets absorbed into your body. Drink, drink, drink, do not
not drink. Oh, you gotta p more, so be it.
It's a lot better than getting dehydrated. Number ten on
the ten essentials list. A BIV sac, a tar but
a space blankets, something to keep you out there, an
emergency shelter just in case you got to spend the
night in the back country. Nobody wants to Nobody wants
(09:39):
to stay out there, Nobody plans the unexpected overnight. But
nature happens, and sometimes that is what happens, whether it's
an injury or a storm or you just get lost.
I have hiked the Santanoni Range in the Adirondac High
Peaks three different times, and two different times as I
was going in at about four am, four thirty, somebody
(10:00):
coming out because they got caught out there all night,
got lost, couldn't find their way out, didn't have any
way to bunker down and survive the night, and they
were They were pretty disheveled to say the least. So
you never expect to get caught out there, but being
able to survive the night, whoo, pretty important. Just ask
your loved ones if you should have a bivysac with you,
they'll all say yes. And some honorable mentions to have
(10:23):
in your backpack. I love them zip ties lightweight, versatile
and they can fix packs, They can fix shoes, they
can fix broken gear, They can hold tents to trees,
so awesome, and they don't wait anything. Zip ties are king. Additionally,
paracord for building a shelter, hanging that food so the
(10:43):
bears don't get it, make shift shoelaces, tying gear together,
if again, fixing a backpack very awesome to have, very lightweight,
love having in your pack. And now here's the part
that most people miss. You can have all the right gear,
prep all the right food, know exactly where you're going
on the map, but if your body breaks down, none
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of that really matters. The honorable mention for the ten
Essentials list is the true essential, that is physical fitness.
Fitness is the factor that determines your success in the
back country long before you hit the trail. Your legs
have to be able to carry you where you're trying
to go. Your lungs have to be able to make
it there. Your body has to support the backpack. Your
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mind has to keep you going when it gets hard.
All these things come into play, and having a strong
body is going to be your best asset in the
back country so that you do not fall short, so
you have the adventure that you set out to have.
And it's all about the preparation you do before you
get out there, because ultimately that is where most hikers
fall short. You know, it's not always about what's in
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your pack, it's about what you've actually built. The effort
you've put in to get your body ready long before
you lace up those boots going to be massively important
for your success when it comes to hiking the ten essentials.
Have them in your backpack so that you can have
a successful mountain adventure in the Adirondacks and beyond. But
(12:10):
that'll wrap up this episode of the forty six to
forty six podcast. Head over to forty six outdoors dot
com to see what I can offer you so that
you can have some successful Adirondack mountain adventures. Check out
my brand new book, The Adirondack forty six in eighteen Hikes,
The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks. If you're
about to climb the forty six High Peaks, or you've
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already climbed them and you want to hear somebody else's
story start to finish. That book has something for everyone,
for every high Peaks enthusiast. That book has got your
name on it. Check it out available wherever books are sold.
The next Great Range Athlete team will be kicking off
June first, so if you do want to join a
team to get in better shape so you can have
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better mountain adventures this summer, head over to Great Rangeathlete
dot com and secure your spot now. And check out
forty six outdoors dot com to find out when the
next guided grouphikes are happening this summer here in the
Adirondack high peaks. Those are always a great time, especially
if you're a little nervous to climb in the high
peaks by yourself. Joining these grouphikes are always a good time,
(13:14):
So check forty six outdoors dot com for those dates.
But that'll do it on this episode of the forty
six of forty six podcast. Thanks for listening. If you
love the show, please leave a review wherever you listen
and check back on Fridays for new mountains, new stories,
new guests, and new episodes right here on the forty
six of forty six podcast. Remember it always leave no trace.
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Do the rock walk and if you carry it in,
carry it out. I'll see you on the trails. Everybody.
Speaker 4 (13:46):
Hi. I'm Jesse from Pennsylvania and I came across James
and Seek to Do More program when I was looking
for fitness programs for the Hiking Trail to get more
fit and find easier ways to ascend those mountains and
do those trails. And then I joined the program and
realized that it was so much more. I'm now part
of a community that holds me accountable to a variety
(14:08):
of aspects of my life and pushes me and drives
me to grow and to improve. And I've realized that
I'm more than a father, I'm more than a friend,
I'm more than an employee. I've rediscovered who I am.
Happier than I've been in a decade, all thanks to
James and the Seek to Do More team, the Seek
to Do More community and program, and honestly, I can
hit it a little bit harder on the trails too.
(14:30):
Thanks so much, James, I appreciate you.
Speaker 2 (14:32):
If you're like Jesse and you're struggling to show up
on the trails the way you want, and you're struggling
to show up in your life the way that you want,
head over to seek to Do More dot Com. Book
a call with me today and see if our coaching
program is right for you like it was for Jesse.
Head over to Seek to Do More dot Com and
I'll see you on the call.
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