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>what they say: “omg i LOVE hiking!”
>what they mean: “i enjoy an occasional nature walk as long as it isn’t too long or steep”
>what they do: shoot down any trail suggestions that are even remotely challenging and still fail to keep pace on the baby shit 4 mile hike they found on AllTrails
The amount of hikes I’ve had ruined by casuals exaggerating their abilities/interest in outdoor recreation has convinced me that solo trekking is the only viable way to fully enjoy nature. I had exactly 2 (two) friends in college who were genuine /out/ists and could keep up with me on backpacking trips. Now they both live 12+ hours away and I have failed to find any other good hiking buddies after graduation.
