Fri Apr 25, 2014 @ 07:21

I wish. This is a common phrase on the trail "it's not about the miles, it's about the smiles". Comparing mileage per day is a pre-occupation on the trail, how many miles are you doing? To shift the focus from mileage (miles) to overall trail experience (smiles) is fine in theory, but if you're attempting to finish by a certain date and want to hike the entire trail, you better believe you're concerned about the miles.