Hit 200 miles on the PCT before I finally stopped counting and started paying attention

I always tracked every single mile on my hikes. I had a spreadsheet, the whole deal. But somewhere around mile 200 on the PCT in Southern California, I realized I could not remember the last three miles I walked. The numbers were getting in the way of actually being there. Now I just check my total at the end of the day and leave the GPS in my bag. Has anyone else had that moment where the tracking stopped being useful?

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lauras831mo ago

Tracked my snacks once. Missed a whole mountain.

emma_clark1mo ago

Did you try prelogging your snacks before you even ate them?