If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Today was the first time I’ve ever heard this quote, and it’s sticking with me. It’s quite practical advice! (Origins are apparently unclear.)
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Jarrod Blundy
Very true. I think it’s directly applicable to hiking, an activity that I do quite often in both modes. To me, “far” means also “deep”, that is, knowing the people you’re traveling with much better than in any other context.