Three Lessons I Learned on the Skye Trail
With the Old Man of Storr I blame it all on Instagram. After I started solo hiking in my local mountains in 2020 and posting about my adventures, the algorithm picked up on my new hobby and my explore feed became filled with images of gorgeous destinations around the world that were begging to be hiked. One especially green looking location was located in Scotland and it was called the Isle of Skye. It looked like a magical place and so I added it to my wish list and saved my dollars. Fast forward to 2024 and I now have hiking trips to Everest Base Camp and the Inca Trail under my belt. The Skye Trail, a rugged and unofficial route on the Isle of Skye, is next on my list. In accordance with my new tradition of going on a trek for each birthday, the Skye Trail is technically my celebration of turning 42. If being 42 is anything like the Skye Trail was, I know that I should expect the unexpected and keep my spirits up no matter what. I also learned to listen to my body. After 2 interna
