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SMB's avatar

You are wrong... you did make it! You made it to your personal goal for crying out loud, after a grueling solo journey. Don't downplay your personal accomplishment! Too many people "hype" themselves to cover up for their own perceived inadequacies... but I don't think you are doing that by any stretch. Only you can decide where your turnback point is in this particular adventure, and you did with your personal goal accomplished. Chalk it up as a win and make your way back home safely. Can't wait to see you back with Matt, so we can hear a first hand account! Good weather and God be with you on your return trip. 👍👍

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Nicholas's avatar

Did you dip your feet in the Peel River? If so, that water will reach the Arctic Ocean. Therefore success!

There's been many out-and-back hikes I've taken where I stop and ask myself if I should continue. Knowing that I'm only adding steps away from my destination. Sometimes I continue. Recently, I turned back early. Several factors weren't going the way I wanted. Deemed it safer to start my return.

Stay safe and enjoy your ride home!

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Courtney's avatar

So wise to realize that it’s not necessarily a win to have your eyes rigidly set on a goal despite no longer enjoying the process. You’ve done what most wouldn’t dare to try!

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Paulina Worthington's avatar

Roberto, no siempre resulta a la primera....por algo no fue; hasta la próxima. Te envío toda mi admiración. No cualquiera se atreve a una aventura así. Felicidades¡¡¡ y buen regreso.

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Matias's avatar

A huge congrats Rober for such an amazing adventure, but remember that was only halfway… enjoy the ride back!!

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Teresa's avatar

Robert what you said resonated- you are an adventurer for fun- when it ceases to be fun it is wise to be done. You accomplished an amazing journey- and who knows what you might find on your way home. Perhaps an additional experience you would have otherwise missed! We look forward to your return- safe travels!!

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Ratpack's avatar

Way to ride! You’ve gone farther than I’ve ever gone and I’ve got plenty of “gas” to spare. Who wants wet feet anyways. Russia has probably already infected the ocean with their communism

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Jamie Claye's avatar

Whew! A very respectable choice, and where you didn't dip your toe, the achievement of reaching 'the circle' is still a grand one. And now the return adventure begins. Don't take it for granted, don't get cocky kid. ;-) Time to circle back!

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