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Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
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Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
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Quality time at home 🥰. Where my roots hide part of my heart and soul ♥️ even after more than 25 years living abroad. . . . . . #qualitytime♥️ #beautifulswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #iloveswitzerland #qualitytimetogether #loveswitzerland #qualitytimes #switzerlandgoodvibes #switzerlandmountains #mountainscenery #mountainsgirl #friendsnight #swissmountains #mountainscapes #friendswhoarefamily #mountainsview #mountainslover #mountainslife
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Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
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Today one year ago I started my 2nd thru-hike. I walked 4600 km and lived 131 days on the CDT. A little later my downturn began 😞. As bizarre as it is, after the publication of my book - telling about happiness - I reached a low point. I had to deal for the 2nd time in 3 years with post trail depression. But this time it should become a serious one.  How could this happen?  After finishing the 1st thru-hike on the PCT in 2018 I filled my post trail hole with more or less demanding projects in my village. However, I was always fixated on the start of my next thru-hike 🚶🚶🚶. A life after this upcoming CDT thru-hike did not exist in my thoughts at that time.  September 11, I finished the CDT on the Canadian border and stepped right into a huge emptiness. This time I could not allow myself to think of another thru-hike. My dogs need me in the coming 8-10 years 🐶.  After some complications after leaving the trail I was happy to be home. But, I could not keep up the good feeling. The arctic darkness outside spread inside me as well 🌑. Shortly after my mental low, I reached the physical one as well. Among many other disorders the lack of discipline to exercise my osteoarthritis knee let me walk only in severe pain 😫. After my winter mission in Finland my body forced me to rest. My mind seized the opportunity and gasped for air.  How do I get back on my feet? What should become of my professional and private life⁉️ First I added 2 items to my long list "that I don't want". But the list "that I want" still consisted only of my dogs, some other hobbies and a dream that could not be realized.  Why can I not realize my dream? My brain worked at full speed 🤯 while my knee screamed during the terrible but hopefully effective treatment on the gym mat. Finally, I was able to transform my dream into a long-term goal 🥾. The next 8-10 years will serve the preparation with many small enjoyable ambitions along the way. Now everything makes sense again and my life is once more filled with the well known joy of life 🥰! #cdt2021 #dreambigger #dreamchaser #fuckdepression #hikingaddict #posttraildepression #dreamsetup #hikinglove #dreamhigh #hikingworldwide
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Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
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Many digital and live friends wonder about my absence in social media. Thanks for all your thoughts and questions ❤️! I owe you a brief answer… After my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada via the CDT, I was well prepared for the post-trail depression I already knew from the PCT. With a little delay the CDT version hit me with full force. Into the middle of the arctic dark and the beginning of a job in Finland. Staff shortage brought me back to the place that captivated me 26 years ago. A rollercoaster began... 😧 The cocktail 🍸of forgotten feelings, CDT post-trail depression, midlife crisis and health deficiencies tasted stale and bitter. The gray weather for days gave it the necessary darkness and acidity. Now the first rays of sunlight hits my eyes and allowes me a clear view of the last sip of this nasty cocktail. I have the recipe for a new, sweet and tasty one and it is being mixed right now! Cheers 🥂!
3 months ago
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With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
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With mixed feelings back in business... Where it all started more than 25 years ago. . . . . . #huskysafari #huskytour #sleddog #sleddogs #wildernesstours #finnishlapland #finnishnature #finland🇫🇮 #touristlife #backtowork #backtotheroots #dogsledding #guiding #wildernessandme #lapland #huskies #huskylife #winterwonderland❄️ #winteradventure #sleddogadventures #guestservice
4 months ago
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New Youtube Video uploaded 📹! ⁠ 👉 To watch it click on the link in my bio! ⁠ ⁠ To realize a dream is everybody's dream ❤️. How weird! Why don't “one” do it? I have done it and live the life of a musher.⁠ But every fulfilled vision brings with it obligations and a routine. In my new video, I show the daily tasks and duties of my dream - sled dog mushing. ⁠ Happily, I can claim that my everyday life with huskies in nature is as much a part of my dream life as sled dog mushing. Which I am very grateful for... 🙏⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #sleddog #sleddogs #sleddogsofinstagram #sleddogteam #alaskanhusky #dogsledding #polardog #musher #mushing #dogsled #dogsleds #husky #huskies #huskydogs #alaskanhuskies #musherlife #mushingdog #schlittenhunde #dogsleddingadventure #outdoorswithdogs #outdoordog #outdoordogs #dogsinwilderness #adventurewithdogs #outdoordoglife #sleddogtraining #winterlove #winterseason #northernlights #swedishlapland⁠ ⁠
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New Youtube Video uploaded 📹! ⁠ 👉 To watch it click on the link in my bio! ⁠ ⁠ To realize a dream is everybody's dream ❤️. How weird! Why don't “one” do it? I have done it and live the life of a musher.⁠ But every fulfilled vision brings with it obligations and a routine. In my new video, I show the daily tasks and duties of my dream - sled dog mushing. ⁠ Happily, I can claim that my everyday life with huskies in nature is as much a part of my dream life as sled dog mushing. Which I am very grateful for... 🙏⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #sleddog #sleddogs #sleddogsofinstagram #sleddogteam #alaskanhusky #dogsledding #polardog #musher #mushing #dogsled #dogsleds #husky #huskies #huskydogs #alaskanhuskies #musherlife #mushingdog #schlittenhunde #dogsleddingadventure #outdoorswithdogs #outdoordog #outdoordogs #dogsinwilderness #adventurewithdogs #outdoordoglife #sleddogtraining #winterlove #winterseason #northernlights #swedishlapland⁠ ⁠
5 months ago
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What a feeling 😍! My first book has been on sale for 2 weeks and the first reactions are trickling in! Even feedbacks from old friends and guests I haven't heard or seen in years! Weird but at the same time great to hear from these people again! ⁠ ⁠ 👉 If you are interested in the book about my life "outside the box" you can find it in bookstores or also by clicking on the link in my bio.⁠ ⁠ At the moment the book is unfortunately only available in German. Depending on sales, an English and Swedish translation is planned.⁠ ⁠ A short summary of the content⁠ Since my earliest youth I felt deep happiness in nature. Even as a toddler, I was on the move with my parents in the Swiss Alps. Even then, encounters with many people stressed me out. The rugged beauty of Scandinavia grew particularly close to my heart and so, at the age of 26, I gave up my old life and moved to the far north. What came next had all the ingredients of a life outside the box. A life involving a man, adorable dogs, and the eternal, sometimes dramatic, ups and downs that are part of any quest. There were plenty of adventures and challenges, both of which I love. But at some point I knew what I wanted and what would make me happy: in my remote Tiny House in the solitude of Lapland, I found strength, freedom, and happiness.⁠ ⁠ #biography #autobiography #swedishlapland #visitlapland #sleddogs #sweden #lapland #scandinavia #huskies #solitude #solitudes #solitudeinnature #tinyhouse #tinyhouseonwheels #tinyhouselife #huspåhjul ⁠ #seeksimplicity #livesimple #simplelifestyle #sleddogteam #dogsledding #mushing #outdoorlover #outdoorlifestyle #findmeoutside #outdooraddict #getoutstayout #wildernessandme #wildernesslifestyle
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What a feeling 😍! My first book has been on sale for 2 weeks and the first reactions are trickling in! Even feedbacks from old friends and guests I haven't heard or seen in years! Weird but at the same time great to hear from these people again! ⁠ ⁠ 👉 If you are interested in the book about my life "outside the box" you can find it in bookstores or also by clicking on the link in my bio.⁠ ⁠ At the moment the book is unfortunately only available in German. Depending on sales, an English and Swedish translation is planned.⁠ ⁠ A short summary of the content⁠ Since my earliest youth I felt deep happiness in nature. Even as a toddler, I was on the move with my parents in the Swiss Alps. Even then, encounters with many people stressed me out. The rugged beauty of Scandinavia grew particularly close to my heart and so, at the age of 26, I gave up my old life and moved to the far north. What came next had all the ingredients of a life outside the box. A life involving a man, adorable dogs, and the eternal, sometimes dramatic, ups and downs that are part of any quest. There were plenty of adventures and challenges, both of which I love. But at some point I knew what I wanted and what would make me happy: in my remote Tiny House in the solitude of Lapland, I found strength, freedom, and happiness.⁠ ⁠ #biography #autobiography #swedishlapland #visitlapland #sleddogs #sweden #lapland #scandinavia #huskies #solitude #solitudes #solitudeinnature #tinyhouse #tinyhouseonwheels #tinyhouselife #huspåhjul ⁠ #seeksimplicity #livesimple #simplelifestyle #sleddogteam #dogsledding #mushing #outdoorlover #outdoorlifestyle #findmeoutside #outdooraddict #getoutstayout #wildernessandme #wildernesslifestyle
5 months ago
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The lovely blue hour lasts all day! Winter solstice is soon here ❄️❤️! My dog team got enough of my photography and insupportable left me standing alone on the river 😅. Greatful to know how to walk I made my remaining way to work by foot 🤪! . . . . . #wintersolstice #solstice #bluehour #bluehourphotography #bluehours #polarnight #polarnightiscoming #fullmoonnight #moonwalker #moonmagick #moonwalk #moonmagic #sleddog #dogteam #alaskanhusky #sleddogs #winterseason #snowlife #mushing #walkingtime #workingtime #lapland #swedishlapland #sweden
The lovely blue hour lasts all day! Winter solstice is soon here ❄️❤️! My dog team got enough of my photography and insupportable left me standing alone on the river 😅. Greatful to know how to walk I made my remaining way to work by foot 🤪! . . . . . #wintersolstice #solstice #bluehour #bluehourphotography #bluehours #polarnight #polarnightiscoming #fullmoonnight #moonwalker #moonmagick #moonwalk #moonmagic #sleddog #dogteam #alaskanhusky #sleddogs #winterseason #snowlife #mushing #walkingtime #workingtime #lapland #swedishlapland #sweden
The lovely blue hour lasts all day! Winter solstice is soon here ❄️❤️! My dog team got enough of my photography and insupportable left me standing alone on the river 😅. Greatful to know how to walk I made my remaining way to work by foot 🤪! . . . . . #wintersolstice #solstice #bluehour #bluehourphotography #bluehours #polarnight #polarnightiscoming #fullmoonnight #moonwalker #moonmagick #moonwalk #moonmagic #sleddog #dogteam #alaskanhusky #sleddogs #winterseason #snowlife #mushing #walkingtime #workingtime #lapland #swedishlapland #sweden
The lovely blue hour lasts all day! Winter solstice is soon here ❄️❤️! My dog team got enough of my photography and insupportable left me standing alone on the river 😅. Greatful to know how to walk I made my remaining way to work by foot 🤪! . . . . . #wintersolstice #solstice #bluehour #bluehourphotography #bluehours #polarnight #polarnightiscoming #fullmoonnight #moonwalker #moonmagick #moonwalk #moonmagic #sleddog #dogteam #alaskanhusky #sleddogs #winterseason #snowlife #mushing #walkingtime #workingtime #lapland #swedishlapland #sweden
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The lovely blue hour lasts all day! Winter solstice is soon here ❄️❤️! My dog team got enough of my photography and insupportable left me standing alone on the river 😅. Greatful to know how to walk I made my remaining way to work by foot 🤪! . . . . . #wintersolstice #solstice #bluehour #bluehourphotography #bluehours #polarnight #polarnightiscoming #fullmoonnight #moonwalker #moonmagick #moonwalk #moonmagic #sleddog #dogteam #alaskanhusky #sleddogs #winterseason #snowlife #mushing #walkingtime #workingtime #lapland #swedishlapland #sweden
5 months ago
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A warming cabin feeling in the dark blue twilight ❄️ . . . . . #arcticadventures #arcticlife #arcticdream #arcticexplorer #arcticsunrise #arcticliving #backcountryofsweden #cabins #cabinporn #cabininthewoods #cabinlove #cabinlifestyle #cabinliving #tinycabin #cabinfever #polarnight #polardarkness #arcticnight #darknessandlight #lightdarkness #lightanddark #swedishlapland #forestfairy #forestlove #forestmagic #forestlife #snowfairy #snowscape #snowcovered #snowlife
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A warming cabin feeling in the dark blue twilight ❄️ . . . . . #arcticadventures #arcticlife #arcticdream #arcticexplorer #arcticsunrise #arcticliving #backcountryofsweden #cabins #cabinporn #cabininthewoods #cabinlove #cabinlifestyle #cabinliving #tinycabin #cabinfever #polarnight #polardarkness #arcticnight #darknessandlight #lightdarkness #lightanddark #swedishlapland #forestfairy #forestlove #forestmagic #forestlife #snowfairy #snowscape #snowcovered #snowlife
5 months ago
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You might think I'm a looser but I'm playing my own game with my own rules 🥰 . . . . . #laponinanherder #sleddog #sleddogs #sleddog #sleddogs #sleddogsport #sleddogsofinstagram #sleddogsports #sleddogteam #alaskanhusky #dogsledding #polardog #musher #mushing #dogsled #dogsleds #alaskanhuskies #musherlife #mushingdog #schlittenhunde #dogsleddingadventure #outdoorswithdogs #outdoordog #outdoordogs #dogsinwilderness #adventurewithdogs #outdoordoglife #lakedog #sleddogtraining
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You might think I'm a looser but I'm playing my own game with my own rules 🥰 . . . . . #laponinanherder #sleddog #sleddogs #sleddog #sleddogs #sleddogsport #sleddogsofinstagram #sleddogsports #sleddogteam #alaskanhusky #dogsledding #polardog #musher #mushing #dogsled #dogsleds #alaskanhuskies #musherlife #mushingdog #schlittenhunde #dogsleddingadventure #outdoorswithdogs #outdoordog #outdoordogs #dogsinwilderness #adventurewithdogs #outdoordoglife #lakedog #sleddogtraining
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