Kings of the Trail #169
- Luke Jarman
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Go Further & Explore More...
"Men and nature must work hand in hand. The throwing out of balance of the resources of nature throws out of balance also the lives of men.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Today’s trail runners and hikers have something in common with the 32nd President of the United States: a deep understanding and appreciation of the relationship between humans and nature. This need for balance and respect is something that most people take a lifetime to learn. This interconnection isn’t one of dominance and conquest, but is rooted in reciprocity. For thousands of years, we have learned that what we give, we get back; what we take without returning, we eventually lose. Our love of the natural world as a place to play, explore and enjoy comes from the very fact that these wild places exist and are protected. Outdoor adventure and endurance sports are entirely dependent on functioning ecosystems — intact trails, clean waterways, forests that haven't burned, snowfields that haven't retreated to almost nothing. We don't just get to enjoy nature; we need it. This is the deep symbiotic relationship we enter into every time we step out onto a dewy forest trail at dawn, or a vast mountain hiking route with the summit in mind. The natural world we rely on for our wild adventures will be there for us; quiet, consistent and strong, but we have to hold it in the reverence it deserves and protect it from damage and destruction. This need for respect and protection shouldn’t be considered a burden, but a fundamental element of what makes these sports and activities we love worth caring about and preserving…
Until next week, be safe and enjoy the trails...
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