Met a hiker on the John Muir Trail who changed how I plan my trips

He told me, 'The best route is the one you're not in a hurry to finish,' while we filtered water near Evolution Lake. Anyone else have a simple piece of advice that stuck with them from the trail?

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ryan_carr596mo ago

Huh, I've always felt the opposite. For me, a good trip has a clear goal and a solid pace.

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valwest6mo ago

Ever notice how this splits people into planners and wanderers? I meet folks who need every vacation day mapped out, while my best memories come from getting lost and finding a weird diner. It's like some brains just crave a checklist to feel okay.

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willow7325mo ago

Wait, but can't you be a planner who also loves finding weird diners?

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