Hiking Decisions
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The more adventurous I become in the world of hiking, the more decisions I am faced with.
Other than the obvious gear, ranging from the best hiking boot to suit my foot, comfortable pants with pockets, to moisture wicking shirts, breathable waterproof or water repellent outerwear, and the type of hat or none at all, there are a myriad of choices before me.
Which hike to traverse on which day with which group is not an easy decision.
There are factors such as distance and pace, type of terrain, and mode of transportation to get to the trail that influence me.
The weather is another variable that is somewhat unpredictable.
Some hikes require prior registration and others do not, and are available on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
As I prefer to hike with others, at least one other person, my choices are more limited on certain days compared to others.
More recently, I have been looking at hiking GPS devices, along with pocket knives and other paraphernalia.
I am not electronically savvy, and have as yet not found a suitable GPS I care to purchase, along with maps to be uploaded, etc. etc.
I had no idea there is such a variety of compasses on the market. The small, easy-to-read ones, are not the most reliable I understand.
As a Canadian, no matter where I hike in this vast country, a gun is not an option, and I am not a hunter, therefore no licence is available to me.
Bears are curious creatures I am told, and I would not want to pique their interest by creating noise i.e. bear bell, other than human sounds which hopefully are a deterrent to them. Another valid reason to hike with other people.
There are some decisions I have made that are good ones for me.
My lightweight, retractable trekking poles provide me with stability on all types of terrain, along with a great cardio, arm, and total body workout when I breathe correctly as I hike. The speed I am able to attain when using them at times amazes me, and some others I am told.
In spite of all of these decisions, and being a Libran I do try to weigh pros and cons carefully, I much prefer choosing a ‘spontaneous’ hike to a ‘planned’ one.
Whatever trek strikes my fancy at the moment is the one I will enjoy the most.
After all, it is the journey that creates the adventure before reaching the ultimate destination.
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