Julia Sheehan

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My name is Julia. I an outdoorsy girl who loves animals, photography and sleeping. Why does this feel oddly like a dating profile?

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Why I Quit My Thru-Hike: Mental Health and Hiking

Julia "Rocket" Sheehan explores the multifaceted decision to leave a trail while thru-hiking and the impact it has on mental health.

Julia Sheehan

October 18, 2021

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Life Outdoors

Why I Quit My Thru-Hike: Mental Health and Hiking

Julia "Rocket" Sheehan explores the multifaceted decision to leave a trail while thru-hiking and the impact it has on mental health.

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