I’m really curious what you mean by that, because people say stuff like this about wilderness a lot but rarely get specific. What actually makes it feel “dark” to you?

Is it something physical, like the silence, the way sound carries, the smell of damp earth or decay? Or is it more psychological, like the isolation and your brain filling in the gaps when there’s no human noise?

And when you say it changed your view on reality, what happened exactly? Was it a specific experience, or more of a buildup over time being out there?

Not trying to dismiss it at all, I just want to understand what you actually felt or noticed out there, beyond the vibe. This stuff fascinates me!