What Hikers Have to Learn

Pace yourself.

Most wild creatures aren't after you.

Some are.

Never underestimate water.

It's not a race.

Urban is another language.

Stamina is higher gift than speed.

The uses of the bandana have never been fully cataloged.

Anywhere you stop you get a new perspective.

Take time to get the pebble out of your shoe.

Obstacles are an occasion for creativity.

You need fewer words on a mountain.

On a mountain, gorp is better than gourmet.

You can take different journeys on the same path.

Bring light reading - you can get a lot of poems per ounce.

You won't flunk if you don't reach the top.

Slow steps are more restful than sitting and stopping.

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