The Shorts -- Knees and Weather Permitting

Some of us were lucky enough to hoist a bulging pack onto our shoulders, stumble into the mountains and return changed at a young age. Some of us heard the mountainsâ calling later in life. That doesnât mean the passion burns any less bright.  When writer Sarah Wroot took her first hike through Scottlandâs craggy hills, she was overwhelmed with a surprising notion. âIf I had a pack and a tent, I could keep going. I could be free to go wherever I want,â she thought. The idea took hold. Today, Sa...