Let's Hear It For Hiking Guides

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A guide leading the way in Nepal

You know what? I’m just going to come out and say what I want to say right at the top of this week’s newsletter: hiking guides are great.

Some people may be guides without even knowing it. Back when I was just a baby hiker in my mid-20s, I convinced my friend Will to join me on early Saturday mornings to explore the S…