There’s a moment, deep into a long day on the trail, when your body protests, your mind wavers, and you question why you ever thought this was a good idea. Maybe it’s the endless switchbacks, the relentless climb, the aching shoulders from a heavy pack, or the burning in your legs as you pedal toward a distant ridgeline. And yet, something inside you ke…
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