Wade White (u/wadew51)

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That time I misheard a bear warning on the PCT

Last fall on the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail runner zoomed past me and shouted something. I only caught the word 'bear' and thought there was danger ahead. I spent the next hour being really careful, checking every noise. At the next water stop, I met the runner again. He laughed and said he was warning about a 'bare' patch of trail with no shade. We both found it funny once we cleared it up. Now, I always carry a small notepad to write down quick messages. This helps avoid mix-ups when words get lost in the wind.

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