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Ever limped out of the bush with a bruised knee and a bruised ego?
Yeah, me too. I overplanned. Overpacked. Overestimated everyone’s capacity, including mine. It nearly wrecked the trip (and my pride).
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Planning the Wrong Trip for the Right People
For years, I ran tough hikes with my core crew.
We were fit, free, and frothing for long days and steep climbs.
Then life changed:
Kids showed up
Work got intense
Training dropped off a cliff
But I kept planning like nothing had changed and that’s when the wheels started falling off.
The Hidden Cost of “Epic”
Big plans sound inspiring. But they often lead to:
Panic gear buys that never leave the pack
Slow, sore days with zero morale
Mates who say “never again” because it just wasn’t fun
Too much “epic” kills a good crew.
What Works (and Keeps People Coming Back)
Now I plan to match the group:
Mixed abilities? Basecamp + flexible day loops
Fit crew? Full traverses, big climbs, proper packs
Newbies? Short, scenic, light packs, good food
It’s not a step down.
It’s how you build trips everyone wants to repeat.
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Quick Trip Tune-Up
✅ Ask about current fitness
✅ Pack for comfort, not ego
✅ Build optional loops, not forced distance
✅ Choose routes everyone can enjoy
Want Better Hikes (and More of Them)?
Ask yourself:
Is this trip built for everyone in the group?
Are you chasing ego… or shared adventure?
The best trips end with:
“When’s the next one?”
📣 Did this remind you of someone?
➡️ Forward this email
➡️ Drop it in your hiking group chat
➡️ Share it on socials and tag your crew
Let’s keep our hiking community strong and coming back for more.
THAT’S ALL FOR THIS WEEK
Thanks for reading Mowser’s Musings. I hope this helps you hike further and happier.
Until next week, keep exploring.
Mowser
Discover more. Hike further.
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