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I wrote this book from the perspective of an unapologetic Ultimate Hiker, which I define as a backpacker who simply loves to walk. We maximize our on-trail comfort by packing light; we move efficiently from dawn to dusk; and we consider the physical and mental challenges inherent in this style as part of our backcountry experience. Our antithesis is the Ultimate Camper, who hikes only a very short distance in order to do something else, like fishing, journaling, or birding. Neither approach is superior to the other—it’s simply personal preference—but our contrasting styles have major consequences for our gear, supplies, and skills. My target reader is one who at least sometimes wants to be more like an Ultimate Hiker. -Andrew Skurka
The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
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Neushwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany designed by Eduard Riedel
(Source: moldavia, via cloggedveins)
the black swan theory is a metaphor that encapsulates the concept that The event is a surprise (to the observer) and has a major impact. After the fact, the event is rationalized by hindsight.
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