How I log a hike
Distance, gain, conditions and one sentence about what surprised me — that is the whole system.
I keep a simple spreadsheet. The columns have not changed in two years.
| Column | Why |
|---|---|
| Date and start time | Crowds and light depend on both |
| Distance and gain | From the watch, rounded |
| Conditions | Mud, snow, blowdown |
| Surprise | The one thing I would tell a friend |
The last column is the only one people ask about.