This morning I went with two veteran hikers to walk the Warren Dunes. Even though I had the requisite hiking boots and poles, I didn’t know what to expect. Long story short: it was great.
Long story long: it wasn’t anything like I thought it would be. The three of us set out with F in the lead, followed by P and me. I struggled to use my poles and finally determined that they were not the right length for me. (They are adjustable.) F helped fix that as well as show me how to hold them. It made all the difference in the world! Which just goes to show that success and comfort in any activity depends on knowing what you’re doing. The adjustments F did made all the difference.
We hiked up and down for about an hour, and once my poles were adjusted it was really effortless. I’ve become a convert in less than a morning’s outing. Winter is coming, so we don’t have a lot of good hiking days left. Still, I want to pursue it.
The next time someone tells you to “Take a hike,” I suggest you do.
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