Stats table 2008
| Miles | Backpacks | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 633m | 26 | 62 |
| Joint | 349m | 17 | 38 |
| Solo | 284m | 9 | 24 |
We have just held our end-of-year review and the figures are shown in the table. While ostensibly quite respectable by many standards, they hide a pronounced trend compared to our best year: 1555 miles with 117 days walking - almost a third of the year.
The 26 backpacks covered only 62 days: the longest joint trips were the Langdale Fells and Eastern Galloway backpacks, each of 4 days. The only trek of significant mileage was my solo 4-day 100-miler of the Wolds Way & Headland Walk. Most backpacks have been 2-day outings. At least the turbulent weather patterns produced a fine set of photos for the end-of-year slideshow.
It was mainly due to the generally miserable weather, although in recent times we have made a deliberate policy of keeping our joint trips to very modest ambitions, allowing more time to explore at leisure and soak up the intricacies of the landscape in relaxed mood. It suits us very well now, the old days of epic distances are probably gone forever except for very occasional solo hikes. A good trek of satisfying length would be most welcome in 2009 though.
4 Comments
however do you get the time for all this Geoff?
makes my trips look so puny by comparison
I need to win lots money and move north. That way I might get close to the number trips you do. Do more this year so we can read more trip reports and be inspired to get out there.
With regard to time, very early retirement is highly recommended for a start!. Having no other commitments helps too.
I can imagine the frustration of living in the far east or south where every trip is a major expedition. In Cheshire we are very well placed for the hills of England and Wales, with southern Scotland not a lot further.
Yep, the deep south may have the climate, but definitely a parcity of wild or hilly country.
I can but dream of the days to come
