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>soon after moving in with my gf she mentions Big Bend because some of her coworkers talked about it, is super excited to go
>she's never been camping, explain to her that a long backpacking trip in the desert is not easy for a beginner
>she says that's fine, we should practice first
>borrow a tent from a friend, do an easy weekend trip at a fairly developed site
>she absolutely loves it despite rain the whole time
>buy some gear and do several more weekend trips
>shitting in the woods, backpacking food, inclement weather, and bears don't phase her at all
>go out to Big Bend and average 15 miles a day for a week in 100 degree weather
>zero complaints from her and constant childlike wonder at everything
>right before a visit back to my hometown she spontaneously suggested a very fun backpacking trip I was able to go on with her, my brother, and best friend
>just got scuba certified with her and have planned a big hiking and scuba trip in HI
Very pleasantly surprised, my friends cautioned me against backpacking with women but it's honestly been pretty great. I moved across the country with her and left all my /out/ist friends (that own all the gear) behind, so happy that I'm able to do it even more now. Pic rel, us at big bend
