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Chapter 4 - Planning a Trek

“Good planning means living the experience in advance.”

—Sir Edmund Hillary (along with Tenzing Norgay, the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest), 1953

Planning is one of the great joys of an adventure. Anticipation builds when a group pores over maps and plans what to see and do in the out-of-doors. As you form a trip itinerary, you can imagine hiking a woodland trail, casting for catfish in a slowmoving river, or carving turns in fresh snow with cross-country skis. As you gather your gear you can almost see your tent pitched in a deep forest, your pack leaning against the summit marker of a high peak, your canoe paddle dipping into the waters of a quiet lake. As you repackage provisions, you can look forward to tasty dishes cooked outdoors. Once everything is prepared, anticipation will turn to action, and you can enjoy every adventure to the fullest.