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Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

Falling Leaves

We are fast approaching the season of pumpkin flavored everything and “It’s Fall Y’all” signs exploding across the country. It always makes me laugh when the weather drops four degrees and suddenly it...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

A Higher Perspective

“It didn’t feel like we had made much progress until we rounded the last switchback and got a glimpse of the mountainside we just scaled.” – Mitty’s Hiking Journal, ‘19 AT – Section Hik...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

Trail Magic

In the hiking community we have this thing called “trail magic”. Trail magic is when someone drops something of value off at a certain point on the trail and hikers in need of said “magic” are free to...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

Cutting Through The Fog

Nobody likes poor visibility. Early morning heavy fog, dew that won’t clear off the windshield, blinding sunlight in your face. An obstruction of sight can be terrifying in some circumstances. There a...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

Quiet Strength

I felt an agonizing pain with every step I took down the descent. With every stride that my right foot made contact with the trail beneath me, my kneecap was engulfed in flame. I had pushed my untrain...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

You Are A Mountain

They’re all just big rocks. Layers and layers of stone. Peaks and valleys. Once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. False. Ask any hiker who has broken in at least one pair of hiking boots and thos...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

Heavy Stones Fear No Weather

Confident. Clear. Decisive. Firm. Call it what you want, but a solid foundation is a critical ingredient if you are looking for stability. I came across a song a few months back while I was deep into ...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

The Grass Is Always Greener

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “Florida is too flat, there’s nothing but sand and palmettos”. Spoiler alert - It's me. I’ve said this. The fact is, Florida doesn’t have much e...

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Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal

Ascend Media Co, Tim Garland

Focus Forward

It’s no surprise to anyone who has followed this show for any amount of time that I’ve struggled to keep consistently producing content. If I’m being honest, it’s been difficult for me to find the rig...

Balance Connection Encouragement Hiking Mental Health Motivation Nature Outdoors Peace Podcast Positivity Trail

Apr 2, 2026 Mitty’s Journal