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- What is the most challenging hike you’ve ever done

Oh man, the toughest hike I ever did was definitely the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The altitude really got to me, and those steep steps felt like a workout from hell! But reaching the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu was totally worth it.

I’d have to say the hike up Mount Whitney. It’s the tallest peak in the contiguous U.S., and let me tell you, that last stretch was brutal. The views were insane, but I was definitely questioning my life choices halfway up!

The most challenging hike for me was the Appalachian Trail section in the White Mountains. The weather turned on us, and we got caught in a storm. Climbing up those rocky trails while trying to stay dry was no joke, but we made it to the top and it felt like such an accomplishment!