- Bad Weather
- Wildfires Nearby
- Physical State
- Mental State
- Short Supplies
- Trail Difficulty
- Group Needs
That list is from a great article on Backpacker:
7 Great Reasons to Quit Your Hike
It brought to mind many of my own hiking retreats. 😀
Quitting the Long Crossing of Lofoten Archipelago, Norway because it was too difficult and dangerous for me.
Turning back on Dientes de Navarino trek, Patagonia, because snow obscured the trail. I feared getting lost.
Quitting after a few days starting the Pacific Crest Trail. The only time I’ve ever developed blisters so bad I couldn’t walk.
Quitting the Sunshine Coast Trail because of multiple problems. Our group was 11 hikers.
I regret none of those decisions — looking back.
Be smart. Live to hike another day.
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