Relying on an old guidebook cost me a full day of hiking

I brought a guidebook to Glacier National Park that was five years old. The trail it recommended was actually washed out last spring. I had to turn back after two hours of wasted effort. Now I double-check all routes with the park's official site before heading out. It was a frustrating lesson in staying current with park info.

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tylerg303h ago

Five years old?! That guidebook was ancient for trail info. Those paths change all the time, man.

jamie7123h ago

Totally, a five year old guide is basically useless for actual hiking. Trails get rerouted constantly due to erosion, new bridges, or park service decisions. I've seen a clearly marked path in a book completely washed out in real life. Why even bother publishing something that outdated?