#hikerchat - Back to the Basics

MissouriHowell

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: Fondly, of course. Pouring rain on a solo trip. Total fun. #hikerchat

DryGuyHQ

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: I remember being kept up by all the noises, but it's definitely a fond memory #hikerchat

3UpAdventures

A2: My first backpacking trip was a college orientation trip. I was freshly in Maine and just overwhelmed. It was fun though! #hikerchat

HikingWithHendr

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2) I was on a "high" for the next several days, after my first over 10 mile hike solo! #hikerchat Feeli… https://t.co/2ElvB9krRT

InnTownCamp

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @TETONsports A2: I did @OutwardBoundUSA in high school and it was a great empowering experience #hikerchat

RCGibby73

A2: nervous but not as bad as I thought. I just stayed in the moment and soaked it in. #hikerchat

Kootenaicountry

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: Oh so much fondly. 27 miles over a week on the PCT. Except the mosquitos. We looked like a leper colony #hikerchat

Hiker_Steve

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: #Hikerchat I've had both of those emotions. Really depends on the Distance and Difficulty.

RCGibby73

replying to @DryGuyHQ @DryGuyHQ A2: those critters sound like bears that first night huh? #HikerChat

gearforward_org

A2. Knew instantly this was who and what I wanted to be where I wanted to be. #hikerchat

ozark_trail

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: Fondly. Cool nights and bright stars. #hikerchat

KidsInParks

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2. It's always a sense of accomplishment. What obstacles did I overcome? What did I learn? #hikerchat

1zestytraveler

A2 No clue! Probably didn't think twice. My parents had us outdoors camping & hiking for as long as I can remember. #hikerchat

Mrs_Roadrunner

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 a2 growing up here in the pacific northwest i really can not remember the first night on the trail #hikerchat - been a while

purpleosh

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: I probably felt all sorts of emotions but the only one I can vividly remember is being giddy ALL. Th… https://t.co/8dcVdxNR8o

RMhigh7088

A2: I was usually so spent after the day that I'd crash at night. The quiet was weird. #hikerchat

coasthikergirl

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @TETONsports A2 #hikerchat Pretty fond memories. Gr.11 with a few close friends on the Bruce Trail in On… https://t.co/Cf05cadrhr

t_jh2009

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2) Ah, you must be young because for an old dude like me unless I have a reminder like photos I can't r… https://t.co/VlpqIO1SD3

RegisterCouple

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2. Definitely how did we make it. Ugh. But we did! The first morning on the trail made the 1st night totally worth it #hikerchat

RoarLoud

A2 First time in the woods at night I didn't have a headlamp- that was my first purchase the next day! #hikerchat

naturetechfam

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 #hikerchat A2 Wonderful memories of my younger and less painful days! Lol 😁 Nowadays, any hiking/camping seems to hurt. 😉

bushwhackingfoo

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2. Both! My feet were killing me as I was wearing Timberlands. But I really took a liking to being out… https://t.co/rsoVUPvmyX

NakMakFeegle

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2 Fondly, but I also remember how difficult the hike that day had been! #hikerchat

OwenParker4

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: I'm too old to think that far back 😂😂 anxiety and maybe a bit afraid of the boogie man, but lived to tell about it #hikerchat

WanderWritings

replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 A2: "I could have sworn I was a better chef than this" #hikerchat