To be honest, I first clicked on this article because it had the word Cult in the title (I am fascinated with learning about cults), but after reading it, I realized it had nothing to do with cults at all hahaha. I am guilty of using the word cult in a negative connotation, but if you really think about it, the word cult can also be positive if it is a positive, healthy way. Thru hikers for example, can be considered a "cult" because it is their specific hobby that is not a norm for the average person. This shows that cults don't have to be creepy religious groups, it can be a healthy group that shares the same healthy passion.
Other than the cult rant, the article shares a lot about how you are saving money. For 6 months you are only spending about 6000 dollars on food for the entire hike, which is significantly less than a person spends if they are home going out to eat or buying tons of groceries. Also something that stuck out to me was where it said thru hiking rates have spiked tremendously in the past few years, especially on the Pacific Crest Trail. My favorite part of the article is where the writer says he believes every person should be given a 6 month leave at any point of their working career for their mental health. I agree 100% because people can really lose their sanity working a 9 to 5 everyday until they're old without a long break to focus on themselves.
Article: http://www.thetrailmaster.com/tales/cult-of-the-thru-hiker/
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