>>5504971In the morning, you and Pandion catch a taxi to Litochoro, and stop in at one of their many hiking retailers. After being cheerily price-gouged in a manner that would make Adam Smith proud, both of you are fully equipped for the journey ahead.
You're packing some standard kit; 2-liter water bottle, snacks, alcohol swabs, map, compass, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, duct tape (the king of DIY), matches, lighter, flint, emergency rations, bivy sack, toilet paper, that kind of stuff.
Not to mention the KABAR and 1911 you have tucked away in case anybody tries to fuck with you. Plus, Pandion has his sword.
You were debating the merits of buying some specialized mountaineering gear like harnesses and other safety equipment, but Pandion vetoes that particular purchase.
As he puts it, “If one cannot climb the mountain by virtue of their own strength and will, then they should not climb it at all.”
Hey, whatever floats his boat. It’s a noble sentiment, but that means you’ll be free-handing it if you need to do any real climbing.
Now that you’re ready to head out into the great outdoors, there’s just one last decision to make.
Would you prefer to stick to the clearly marked trails, or would you like to chart a course of your own?
You would prefer to…
> Stick to the trail markers and chart a conventional course. You know enough about woodcraft to conclude that straying from the path could just get you lost.> Blaze a trail off the beaten path. While it may be a risky proposition, you’re in this for an adventure; not just a nature walk.> Other?