30 Years of Hiking Taught Me This - Video

After 30+ years on the trail… I’ve made just about every mistake you can make.

I’ve overpacked.
Ignored warning signs.
Trusted the wrong gear.
Pushed when I should’ve stopped.

And every one of those mistakes taught me something.

In this video, I’m not giving you 50 random tips.

I’m sharing the hard truths hiking has taught me over three decades, the kind of lessons that only come from real miles, real failures, and real time in the mountains.

If you’re new to backpacking, this could save you years of frustration.
If you’ve been hiking a while, you’ll probably recognize a few of these the hard way too.

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