Originally Posted by Bob_H_in_NH

the problem is "experienced hiker" can mean anything, depends on the point of reference. Someone who "hikes" in a city park or nicely groomed trails, then travels to Yellowstone, or Tetons, or anything and sees trails marked for "experienced" hikers and it means something else.


I would say many who claim to be experienced hikers are experienced at following a dirt groove or where the vegetation has been worn through.
Some may have volunteered for trail improvement days.
Experienced hiker does not equal outdoorsman.

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