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>can't do planned route because weather is bad
>don't turn back but spontaneously decide to take a different route
>new route takes longer than expected
>i know a shortcut off trail
>terrain is big and pointy boulders
>pace becomes really slow
>stand on top of a large boulder to get a look
>gust of wind knocks me down
>luckily only abrasions
>focus hard, finish the shortcut and connect with the trail again
Lesson learned. Trail is faster and safer than off trail