Do I Need to Be in Physical Shape to Hike?

“Do I Need to Be in Physical Shape to Hike?”- a young hiker
asked tentatively on social media.





I responded in the thread – “No. The trail will help in that.”



And was rebuked in front of all. I was informed that is bad
advice. Dangerous advice. Advice that can put that hiker in jeopardy. Make them
miserable and quit. I had no business saying that. Of course  
they need to be in
the best