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Wind, Sand, and Stars by Antoine De Saint Exupery.
Very philosophical and inspiring.

I would give anything to have parents like yours... good luck and have fun!

Thanks everybody! that helps.
Mere, I'll definitely look into the YMCA trips-- I hadn't thought of that.
Cosmo, I'm not so sure about the trail maintenance-- I looked into it but I'm worried it...

Hi!
I am new to the whole backpacking scene. I've done some pretty advanced day hikes with my family but I don't have the technical experience for backpacking. I want to go on a trip this...

Thanks Youngmoose! I will look into it. :-)

Hey Kiteskimo,
I'm 16 too and feel the same way you do. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
I'm only a sophomore though, so I have a while to go before I'll be out of high school!
And yeah- I...

PS. I am very glad to find adults who don't buy into the whole "keeping up with the Jones" thing. thanks for all your wisdom in this forum!

Hi,
I just turned 16 and I am wondering about my future. I go to a prep school where there is a lot of pressure to attend a prestigious college and be "successful," but I don't really buy into the...