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Spirits were up and love was in the air as wilderness and outdoor enthusiasts traveled from over 13 states to attend the 2022 Wilderness Skills Institute. This two-week training co-hosted by SAWS, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service aims to build capacity in forest and wilderness stewardship in the southeast. How joyous it was to gather in-person for the best two weeks of the year. Sure, we were greeted by monsoon-like rains – for the entire week – but