I've been a keen walker ever since I was a kid, when my dad use to take me out, I guess it was a cheap way of entertaining me, and stopped me getting too fat. I joined the school rambling club when I was in secondary school. I later joined the army, but their idea of hiking was no-where-near as much fun and the same goes for they take on camping!. They can be a bit serious at times, and their geat was a bit on the heavy side as it wasn't that technical! That is not to say we didn't have some good laughs.
I love the countryside, plus I found the great outdoors one of the best gyms in the world and it's free save travelling expenses. It keep me active and reasonably fit, and ensures that my waist line doesn't exceed my inside leg by more than 2-4 inches. Since leaving the army, I have generally gone out somewhere at least once a month. I'm not a peak bagger, nor do I try to do a peak in the shortest amount of time. I guess I'm a more of a leisurely walker, so I can appreciate the tranquility and scenery. Whilst I am an all weather walker, I generally avoid the rain and 40 mph winds, but it doesn't bother me if I get caught out.