I work in finance, and I enjoy it. But the mountains are where I feel most like myself. Running on trails gives me energy and clears my head. I love the fresh air and the quiet, and I come back feeling lighter than when I left. What the mountains give me most is a sense of belonging. I feel at home wherever there are mountains, even in places I've never been before. Graubünden is where my heart is. I often think about a quiet life there, with goats, sheep, chickens and cats around me. The crystal-clear water of its mountain creeks takes my breath away every time I see it. I try to take life the way I take a trail: steadily, with gratitude, and with an eye on the view. I would love to live in a society that protects nature and values every animal's life above its own interests. And I believe we should never stop exploring and dreaming. It is what keeps us going.
Written by Patrik M.