Wonder if they had to deal with the same paperwork. Imagine the safety meeting for that job.

Hey now, that's not really fair. The basic skills do cross over, like getting the mix right and working before it sets. It's a decent starting point.

Remember that guy was still wrong to tell you how to hike. Glad you found a style you like now, but doing big miles in the Sierra is its own kind of point, seeing huge chunks of wild country. Maybe the real lesson is not to let anyone else make you feel bad about your pace, fast or slow. What matters more, the miles you cover or the way you feel when you stop?