travel and rhum

Anyone feel more zonked than usual during & after winter hikes? I wonder if I’m doing something wrong… Been out on a few 2-3 hour hikes recently in the Northeast, weather between 25-45 degrees… I just feel really drained after. I wonder if that’s more of a general not getting enough vitamin D vibe?

As far as clothing, I bring lots of layers to add or subtract from so being warm enough shouldn’t be an issue

I've struggled with depression for decades. Moved West, found myself with thousands of miles of trails to explore. I no longer feel like I'm floating on an empty, dark sea.

And it's not even the accomplishment for me, necessarily, as much as it fulfills some need to wander and experience nature in a profound way. It has rocked me to my core and I can't seem to find anything else that fulfills me like this.