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>the slowest hiker in the group sets the pace
Should this apply 100% of the time or is there some nuance? What if the slowest hiker in the group is also super experienced, has excellent navigational abilities, is comfortable hiking in the dark, and has no problem staying overnight in a tent/hammock/bivy if needed? Would it be the end of the world if the experienced but slow hiker were in the back of the group and could go at his own comfortable pace? The way I see it, the "slowest hiker in the group sets the pace" mantra only applies to inexperienced hikers who could get in serious trouble if he/she were separated from the pack. What say you, anons?
