Snow Doesn’t Fix Loneliness—Even in Asheville

Craven Gap, Asheville. First snow of the year. I thought hiking through white silence would feel like a reset, but all I could hear was my own breath and the crunch of boots. No one else on the trail—just me, the cold, and the kind of quiet that makes you realize how much noise you carry inside. I took a photo at the overlook, but didn’t post it. It looked peaceful, but I felt hollow. Sometimes you chase new places hoping they’ll fill something. Sometimes they just show you what’s missing. #TravelConfessions #SoloHiking #WinterTruths #Travel