High and Low

When dealing with emotional baggage, it's best to pack light.

An amusing and life-affirming travel memoir, concluding with tips for managing depressive episodes.

Keith Foskett refused to let his dark mood define his limitations. Unknowingly suffering with depression, he took to hiking the wilds of Scotland to face his inner demons. From the craggy Highlands of the Cape Wrath Trail and West Highland Way, to the canals criss-crossing the low country, 600 miles of unforgiving hiking terrain called his name.

Keith repositioned his compass to what really matters in life. As laughter became his traveling companion, he discovered that when dealing with emotional baggage, it's best to pack light. Pushing his mind and body past breaking point, his journey could set a brave new course for coping with depression.

Battling ferocious weather, the ubiquitous Scottish midge, strange-sounding local delicacies and substandard TV sets, this is one man's battle to conquer the wilds of Scotland, and his own psychological demons.

Keith Foskett has hiked thousands of miles and holds a deep respect for the outdoor spaces of this world. Well known in hiking circles, he has written five books and contributes to various outdoor publications.
His books have been shortlisted for several awards by The Great Outdoors magazine and his outdoor blog was voted blog of the year by Go Outdoors.
He's partial to a decent bottle of Rioja, and nurtures an unhealthy interest in down sleeping bags and woolen underwear.
He was born and still lives in southeast England.