Children implicitly know what is important in this world; playing is the hallmark of youth. As we grow older, many reasons pull us away from the mindset that allows us to play. Eventually, most of us lose that all too important habit. Why is long-distance hiking so addictive? In this episode, Stanley ‘DNA’ Mordensky recounts his first attempt at a long-distance walk and the effect it had on him.

Matt ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Smith, a friend from our hikes, provided the music (i.e. Dishwashin Weirdo, On Delay, Steel Wheel Lounge, and The Fool) for this episode.