Backpacking with the Saints

Belden C. Lane embarks on solitary backpacking journeys through the Ozarks and American Southwest, carrying only essential camping gear and a collection of spiritual writings. As he explores the wilderness, he reflects on how nature reveals divine aspects and parallels the spiritual disciplines of patience, silence, and wonder. Through engaging with both classic saints and modern lovers of the outdoors, Lane demonstrates how backpacking can serve as a meaningful spiritual practice, offering insight and awe amid the natural world.