Journey VS Destination...

[Minnitonka]

Everyone has a different style. I like to take my time hiking, backpacking, enjoy the scenery and not worry too much about how fast I am going or how many miles I am covering. I know a lot of people are concearned with how many miles they hike or making it to a certain destination( it is easier for me, since I tent camp and dont have to wait to get to a shelter).

What are your thoughts? For you, is it about the journey, or the destination? And why?

[jos2thehua]

I'd be willing to say both. I enjoy the journey to the destination because it's the journey that matters most in the end.

[Bobby]

I like to hike- so I tend to keep moving until it is dark or I get to a spot that I decided a head of time is a good place to end. I too use a tent and have mastered the art of setting up almost anywhere. Sometimes I get sucked into the miles - I like to cover ground, but I like having the flexibility to stop and enjoy an unexpected adventure or beauty spot.

Thing is - hiking big miles is not about hiking faster, but just hiking longer each day. More time walking = more miles covered. To me the journey is a big big part of the destination.

[Minnitonka]

I like to hike- so I tend to keep moving until it is dark or I get to a spot that I decided a head of time is a good place to end. I too use a tent and have mastered the art of setting up almost anywhere. Sometimes I get sucked into the miles - I like to cover ground, but I like having the flexibility to stop and enjoy an unexpected adventure or beauty spot.

Thing is - hiking big miles is not about hiking faster, but just hiking longer each day. More time walking = more miles covered. To me the journey is a big big part of the destination.

Well stated. Thanks

[Old Boots]

Like life it is all about the journey ---

[Grampie]

It makes your hike more enjoyable if you have the ability to stop and camp when you want to. If you come by a nice spot to spend the night, just do so.

[topshelf]

journey, when you reach the destination your hike is over...

[WalksInDark]

More about the journey...of course being a hammock camper....there are lots of places to stop for the afternoon or the night. When I tent camp, not so much.