Planning ahead is a must, and one of the vital things included under this heading is that you must ensure beforehand whether there are any unexpected mishaps that might ruin your plans from the outset, eg doing research on trail closures or related important bulletins on the internet prior to commencing on your trip to ensure that the trail(s) you are planning to hike are open.
The reasons for going on a backpacking trip will vary with each individual. Some will unfortunately just go to party and take pictures in front of famous landmarks. This book is for those who, hopefully, are going on a backpacking trip to experience different cultures.
