I believed work hikes were a waste of time before the Ridge Path mix-up

I always skipped company hiking trips, thinking they were just forced fun. Last month, my manager insisted we try the Ridge Path loop. Halfway through, a wrong turn had us totally lost. Instead of panicking, we had to work together to read the map and find our way back. That situation actually got us chatting about a project stuck for weeks. We figured out a solution while walking. Now I believe these hikes can break down walls better than any meeting. Maybe getting lost is what we needed.