Weather

The right reason to cancel is not weakness but the point where wind, storms, visibility, or heat remove the margin that made the original plan reasonable.

Wind matters because it changes balance, body temperature, comfort on breaks, and how exposed terrain feels even when rain is not the main issue.

Open trails demand earlier sunscreen, shade use, water planning, and clothing choices because direct sun builds fatigue faster than many hikers expect.

Shoulder-season conditions are tricky because temperature, wind, wet ground, and daylight can all shift enough to punish lazy preparation.

A useful weather check looks at timing, wind, rain, exposure, and the full route window instead of one simple temperature number.