Question: How Can I Get My Spouse to Go Hiking With Me?

Pretty pictures and promises of a trade might get unenthusiastic spouses out the door. First, never utter these phrases: 23-mile day, ramen stroganoff, experimental tarp system. Then, after a glass of wine, pull out the map and photos (touting moderate trails, waterfalls, romantic views), and a weather forecast that promises a good highlight-to-hardship ratio. Finally, offer to spend a weekend enjoying your partner’s favorite activity. That’s the advice after polling hikers at the 50 backpacking clinics they’ve conducted since March.

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