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I had never heard of the Delaware Water Gap until my freshman year of college. Months before classes were scheduled to start, I had signed up on a whim to my school’s outdoor orientation program, thinking that it would be of great benefit to make friends before school officially started. Although I grew up in Salt Lake City, I was never- in any sense of the word- “outdoorsy.” I was, as a matter of fact, quite indifferent to the whole notion of outdoor recreation, with a strong desire to live in a large metropolitan area like New York City or Los Angeles. I didn’t own any outdoor gear, and mostly shut down ideas of hikes with my siblings, who have both been outdoor enthusiasts. I didn’t expect much from the trip beyond making a few friends and coming home with a lot of mosquito bites. What I came away with, though, was invaluable