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Two hikers moving together on a mountain trail, illustrating group decision making and cohesion in demanding terrain

Why Hiking Groups Fail Long Before Something Goes Wrong

Most group failures in the backcountry do not start with a single bad decision. They begin much earlier, when communication, alignment, and shared responsibility quietly break down. This piece examines why hiking groups fail long before something goes wrong, and how those patterns can be prevented.

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