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Wim Hof found stillness in the cold. While battling grief in the wake of his beloved wife’s suicide, he felt drawn to icy water. Immersing in it brought a rush of adrenaline, a spike and then deep subsiding of heart rate and, ultimately, clarity.
But though we are lucky to be clawing out of this, Covid-19 is likely to have lingering effects long after the physiological symptoms have disappeared. Quarantine, and in general the air of negativity that surrounds the pandemic, have recognizable effects on mental health.
Hiking is a great way to get outside. It merges exercise with leisure and comes with a plethora of health and wellness benefits. Fresh air and sunlight are imperative for both mental and physical health, and taking time to simply step aside from the bustle of modern life can have...
