Monday, April 16, 2012

20 Things I Learned from Backpacking




    1.      A “day hike” means nine miles, not a stroll through the woods
    2.      The ground is incredibly comfortable after a day hike
    3.      Toilets are under-appreciated
    4.      So are showers
    5.      People freak out when you start to bleed, even if it’s only a little
    6.      Steri-pens are like little light sabers that attack the bacteria in the water
    7.      One good fall isn’t enough
    8.      Always use the buddy system
    9.      Water is always better in your belly than on your belt
   10.     Never bring your good sunglasses
   11.     How to start a fire 
   12.     Rock a loungers can’t be delivered to your home
   13.    Skipping rocks is an art form
   14.    Don’t try to trail run.  Ever.
   15.    Don’t fall off the log so you don’t scare the fish away
   16.    Balance is the key to not falling off the log
   17.    Firewood is hard to find around a stream
   18.    Flat ground is sacred
   19.    Don’t stand in front of a diamond back, even if you think it’s cool
   20.    You grow a lot closer to a person after you’re stuck in the woods with them for three days


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