Taylor Hart (u/hart.taylor)

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Why skipping a summit saved my solo trip

I see a lot of solo travelers online saying you should never quit a hike, even if you're hurt. I totally disagree, no hate. Last year, I was alone in the Andes and twisted my ankle near the top. Instead of pushing through like everyone says, I turned back and rested. That decision let me recover fast and actually enjoy the rest of my trip. If I had kept going, I might have needed a rescue or worse. So now I always put my health over some bragging rights, lol. Trust me, it's not worth the pain.

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hart.taylor•9h ago

Warning: My same old run was sucking the fun right out of it

I remember when I first got into running, I stuck to my neighborhood block like glue every single day. After a while, it felt pointless and I just went through the motions. My mind would wander to everything except why I was out there. I figured out that my brain needed something new to latch onto. So I started picking a different street or park each time, just to see what was there. Now, I look forward to picking my route like it's a little adventure. That shift made running something I choose, not something I have to do. It's wild how a small change brought back that good feeling.

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Why skipping a summit saved my solo trip

Warning: My same old run was sucking the fun right out of it

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