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"What is important in life is life, and not the result of life" But I think this opinion does get thrown around a lot anytime someone pushes an aspect of hikin
by helmholtz 5y ago
"What is important in life is life, and not the result of life"
But I think this opinion does get thrown around a lot anytime someone pushes an aspect of hiking. Ultralight backpackers, fastpackers, even ultra runners are all familiar with the trite refrain of "just stop and smell the roses!". I mean sure, but I'll bet any money that someone committed enough to do the triple crown in a single year isn't lacking for gratitude, awe, respect or just simple love for nature. Heck, just by being out there for as long as they were, they increase the sheer number of hours of appreciation. Experience isn't orthogonal to achievement. I'd argue it goes hand in hand.
- SyzygistSix 5y agoCertainly and I agree that their experience was certainly rare and unique. There can be a lot of pleasure in discomfort and accomplishment. I did not mean to be a naysayer so much as to emphasize the completely nuts ambition of their adventure. I'd still say it's a rare person who would find what they did enjoyable.