The delicate balance of information and uncertainty in adventure | Pinnacle Newsletter #52
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#52 The delicate balance of information and uncertainty in adventure Some say that 'adventure' has become a meaningless term. Today, it's used for everything from a five-minute walk in the park to summiting unclimbed peaks, but most would agree that an element of uncertainty or challenge is required. If you can be sure of the outcome, and if it does not push you in some way, it isn’t an adventure. But where do guidebooks and other sources of information fit into that puzzle? Do they reduce adventure, or can they enhance it?
The delicate balance of information and uncertainty in adventure | Pinnacle Newsletter #52
The delicate balance of information and…
The delicate balance of information and uncertainty in adventure | Pinnacle Newsletter #52
#52 The delicate balance of information and uncertainty in adventure Some say that 'adventure' has become a meaningless term. Today, it's used for everything from a five-minute walk in the park to summiting unclimbed peaks, but most would agree that an element of uncertainty or challenge is required. If you can be sure of the outcome, and if it does not push you in some way, it isn’t an adventure. But where do guidebooks and other sources of information fit into that puzzle? Do they reduce adventure, or can they enhance it?