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May 2026

17m 48s

Why We Hike

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Isn't it dangerous to hike solo? News reporter Shara Park questions Uinta Triangle host Dave Cawley about the risks and rewards of heading into the backcountry alone. Together, they see how Eric Robinson's drive to tackle long trails came from a place of deep longing he couldn't deny.

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